Material Handler
Veolia North America

Job Info

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Company Description

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting, and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com

Job Description

Benefits:

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Job Summary:

Responsible for performing a variety of routine hazardous and non-hazardous waste tasks in the movement and processing of various waste in various container sizes/types. Tasks could include: Following procedures & directions, performing manual labor, proper usage of PPE, operating mobile equipment (manual and powered), operating fixed / stationary equipment, loading & unloading containers, performing equipment inspections, identification of various container sizes/types, scanning container movements, consolidation of containers & material, staging containers in a designated area, recognize markings & labels. Tasks will be performed on a daily basis in the designated processing area as assigned by Leads & Supervisors in order to meet processing objectives for material disposal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 Work as directed by supervisors, leads, trainers, or mentors

 Recognize various container sizes & types

 Recognize labels & markings

 Understand and follow procedures & processes

 Load and unload various size containers (totes, drums, tankers, trailers. etc.) using mechanical or manual means

 Use a variety of tools such as impact wrenches, shovels, jackhammers, etc

.  Transport hazardous materials from storage locations within the facility as directed

 Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums and/or containers according to RCRA and disposal guidelines

 Assist in completing all necessary paperwork for processing materials to include transportation of materials to and from various locations

 Perform general housekeeping duties

 Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

 Inspect material handling equipment as required

 Assist in the loading/unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials at designated sites utilizing appropriate equipment for which you are appropriately trained.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

 High School diploma or GED equivalent

 3 to 6 months of general labor experience

 Forklift experience preferred

Certification/Licenses:

 40-Hour HAZWOPER training preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

 Ability to communicate through reading and writing

 Trained in the use of material handling equipment

Additional Information

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information are accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

 

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