Receiving Chemist
Clean Harbors
Job Description
Job Description
Summary:
Must have Forklift experience . The Receiving Chemist I is responsible for receiving, sampling, coding, consolidating, and shipping hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials in accordance with company, state, federal, and environmental regulations. This role supports facility operations through waste analysis, inventory management, chemical handling, and maintaining a safe and compliant work environment. The ideal candidate will be safety-focused, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced industrial setting.
Responsibilities:
- Receive, open, sample, and analyze incoming drums and lab packs in accordance with facility Waste Analysis Plans (WAP) and company procedures.
- Code and process incoming waste materials for disposal, transportation, and billing purposes using WIN system and barcode tracking.
- Perform chemical consolidation, repacking, and bulking activities while maintaining proper safety procedures.
- Stage and prepare outbound shipments in accordance with DOT/TDG and environmental regulations.
- Maintain inventory levels, organize storage areas, and verify incoming shipments against manifests and paperwork.
- Operate forklifts and other facility equipment safely while performing daily inspections.
- Calibrate and operate laboratory equipment for basic chemical analysis.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all OSHA and Clean Harbors Health & Safety policies.
- Complete all required paperwork and documentation accurately and timely.
- Perform additional duties as assigned based on business needs.
Qualifications:
- 2 years of college coursework or specialized training in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related field preferred.
- 1–3 years of related experience preferred.
- 24-Hour OSHA Training required.
- Forklift experience required.
- Strong understanding of chemistry, chemical testing, and hazardous waste handling.
- Ability to work safely in an industrial environment.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing business needs and work well within a team environment.
- Proficient in Windows-based applications.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, operate forklifts, and work in physically demanding conditions.
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer:
Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact View email address on us.fitly.work or View phone number on us.fitly.work.
Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company:
Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.
Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
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