Chemical Processing Operator I
Chemical Processing Operator I
The Chemical Processing Operator I handles, packages, and disposes of hazardous and non-hazardous materials in full compliance with all applicable safety and environmental regulations. The incumbent collaborates with TSDF (Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility) Technicians in various environments, including warehouses, plants, and outdoor settings.
Principal Responsibilities
- Handles, classifies, segregates, labels, and packages hazardous and non-hazardous materials in accordance with federal and State regulations.
- Segregates chemicals by compatibility and DOT Hazard class.
- Determines which chemicals can be safely packed/consolidated together.
- Performs consolidation of hazardous materials/waste (i/e/, bulking, repackaging) in a safe and compliant manner.
- Prepares shipping documents and coordinates transportation of chemical products and hazardous waste materials.
- Approves packing slips for outbound, creates inventories, QA/QC, and waste tracking documents.
- Fosters knowledge of final disposition facility protocols.
- Mentors new hire entry-level chemists on standard operating procedures and provides initial training.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of applicable DOT, EPA, and OSHA regulations preferred
- Ability to wear and safely use all levels of personal protective equipment (PPE), including air-purifying respirators
- Demonstrated accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize, stay focused, and handle multiple, diverse responsibilities.
- Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Physical, Drug Screen, and Alcohol testing.
- Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Background Screening.
- Experience in hazardous waste classification, lab pack segregation, and waste handling preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
- 0 - 2 Years of overall relevant work experience.
- Ability to pass 40-hour HAZWOPER Training upon hire.
Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee discount programs.
- Retirement plan with a generous company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
EEO STATEMENT: Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.
Our company values guide our daily actions:
- Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
- Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers' expectations.
- Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.
- Driven: We deliver results in the right way.
- Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.
We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 4.6 million people in 2023 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.
Republic Services' strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers' multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets.
We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.
With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers.
Republic's recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.
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