Environmental Technician I-3Rd Shift Pharma

Company Description

Environmental Solutions is a leading provider of environmental and regulated waste management solutions. We provide a strengthened infrastructure and a broad portfolio of services for customers who generate regulated waste in virtually any industry. Customers receive innovative and sustainable solutions that safeguard the environment, protect people and keep their organizations compliant.

Job Description

Under general supervision, performs routine and frequent manual and heavy labor tasks to properly consolidate, treat, store, pack, transport and/or dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and cost-effective practices and ESOL policies, practices and procedures. Job requires maintenance of records, accuracy and attention to detail, the ability to follow instruction and to work independently once proper training provided.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Segregate and package material for transport along with completion of required paperwork in accordance with appropriate regulations and customer policies, practices, and procedures.    
• May assist in maintaining inventory and storage of hazardous materials in accordance with appropriate regulations and policies, practices, and procedures.    
• Follow all Health & Safety/Job Safety Analysis (JSA's) procedures as outlined in procedures and policies.    
• Operate fork trucks and other heavy equipment when properly trained to assist in the movement of containers to storage, treatment, and/or loading/unloading of trailers.       
• Complete paperwork legibly, accurately, and in a timely manner.    
• Performs related work and additional duties as requested or assigned by supervisor/manager.
• Regular contact with external customers and different levels of personnel on a daily basis.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).  
• One or more years related experience preferred.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Hazardous Materials and OSHA Regulations.
• Demonstrates proficiency to operate a computer with Windows based programs (i.e. Excel and Word).
• Demonstrates the ability to operate a powered industrial truck, e.g., forklift and possesses safe driving record.

Key Competencies:

• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrates the ability to listen to others, either internally or externally, and to respond effectively to ideas and questions.
• Demonstrates the ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate various equipment throughout facility , e.g., two-wheeled hand dolly, conveyor system, dock plate, etc.
• Demonstrates the ability to wear PPE properly and sustain a steady work pace over an entire shift.
• Demonstrates the ability to be a problem solver and adapt to change quickly and effectively.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Demonstrates the ability to complete various paperwork requirements properly.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform functions safely and productively and according to established policies and procedures.  

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Medium to heavy working conditions.
• Works with various materials with varying safety requirements.
• Ability to climb stairs & ladders.
• Ability to use personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work overtime hours as needed according to business conditions.
• May work in noisy, dusty, or otherwise hazardous atmospheres.
• Both inside and outside work requirements with exposure to sun, rain, wind, snow and varying temperatures.
• Required to stand for long periods of time on hard surfaces.
• Frequent push / pull / lift more than 55 lbs required.
• Must be able to travel.  Travel varies in frequency and duration.
• Balancing – ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium frequently
• Climbing – occasionally ascend or descend ladders, stairs, ramps and the like using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.  Body agility is emphasized 
• Crouching – occasionally bend the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine 
• Grasping – constantly apply pressure to an object with the fingers and palm 
• Hearing – constantly perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction 
• Kneeling – constantly bend legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees 
• Lifting – frequently raise objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position 
• Pulling – frequently use upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion 
• Pushing – frequently use upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward or outward 
• Reaching – frequently extend hand (s) and arm (s) in any direction 
• Repetitive motion – occasional substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers 
• Seeing – constantly use visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations
• Sitting – occasionally sit for sustained periods of time 
• Standing – occasionally stand for sustained periods of time 
• Stooping – frequently bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist 
• Talking – frequently expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word 
• Walking – constantly move about on foot to accomplish tasks 
• Visual acuity - Must have close visual acuity to perform activities such as, preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, filing papers, operating a vehicle, etc.

Additional Information

Disclaimer:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

Clean Earth offers salaries commensurate with experience and an excellent benefit package with a 401(k) with company matching.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by law.