Material Handler

Job Overview:

This is a outdoor labor intensive position with opprotunity for 10+ hours of Overtime.

Responsibilities:

• Load, unload, process and store hazardous and nonhazardous waste materials at a permitted waste treatment facility with supervision
• Ensures Health & Safety are the number one goal by following policies, processes and acting in a safe manner at all times,
• Load, unload and process solid and liquid waste safely in accordance with Company, federal, state and local regulations/rules
• Performs job in a safe manner, following all safety procedures
• Operate a fork truck and Bob Cat with attachments
• Directs liquid waste through a system of pumps to tanks for storage
• Perform basic spill cleanup and housekeeping duties as directed
• Perform chemical compatibility checks to prevent reactions and other issues
• Utilize barcode system equipment to document certain inventory activities
• Review laboratory data to determine proper handling and disposal of materials
• Use Department of Transportation (DOT) knowledge to match and label inbound materials for storage and shipping of containers to other sites
• Use proper equipment to remove samples of materials for analysis and compatibility checks
• Operate a hydraulic baler for cardboard and other materials
• Responsible for keeping operating areas
• walls pipes and floor in a clean and safe condition
• Understand Heritage coding and labeling systems to handle and manage containers
• Position handles hazardous materials and will often require use of PPE: Boots, Gloves, Suits, Eye/Ear Protection and Respirator

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