Hazardous Waste & Shipping / Receiving Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Hazardous Waste & Shipping/Receiving Technician

Location: Mesa, AZ 85204

Position Type: Full-Time (Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)

Pay Range: $22.00 – $35.00 / hour (Commensurate with experience) + Discretionary Bonus Potential

Are you an organized compliance-minded logistics professional who takes ownership of safe, sustainable operations?

We are a fast-growing, industry-leading manufacturer of ultra-pure chemical products critical to the global semiconductor and advanced electronics industries. As a mid-sized, highly stable company with a history of steady growth, we combine a supportive, collaborative culture with competitive compensation and top-tier benefits.

We are looking for a skilled Hazardous Waste & Shipping/Receiving Technician to manage environmental waste operations and support warehouse logistics in Mesa, AZ. In this pivotal role, you will be the guardian of site environmental safety, waste compliance, and material flow—acting as a critical bridge between our EHS, Production, and Supply Chain departments.

This dynamic role blends environmental safety management with high-precision warehouse logistics:

• Track & Document: Monitor and record all facility-generated waste stream types, quantities, and sources. Maintain accurate logs, treatment records, and regulatory manifests.

• Storage & Handling: Oversee waste collection across all plant departments. Ensure containers are properly segregated, labeled, placed in secondary containment, and moved to the 180-day accumulation area.

• In-House Treatment & Pickups: Operate in-house waste-treatment processing systems according to safety protocols and coordinate outbound waste pickups with approved environmental vendors.

• Safety Inspections: Perform routine audits of waste accumulation areas to verify label compliance, container integrity, cleanliness, and overall site safety.

• Interdepartmental Communication: Collaborate with EHS, Production, and Lab managers to track trends, address non-conformances, and drive continuous environmental improvements.

• Dual-Function Support: Serve as a core backup for Shipping & Receiving during peak volumes or primary staff absences.

• Inbound Receiving: Inspect, verify, and log incoming materials against purchase orders using ERP inventory systems; stage and deliver items to designated departments.

• Outbound Shipping: Package and document outgoing shipments, completing packing slips, Bills of Lading (BOLs), hazardous material shipping labels, and carrier paperwork.

• Material Handling & Inventory: Safe operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, and warehouse equipment to move materials, manage inventory layout, and support routine cycle counts.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent (vocational/technical coursework in environmental science or logistics is a plus).

• Skills: Strong organizational habits, meticulous attention to detail in record-keeping, and basic computer proficiency for ERP/inventory transaction logging.

• Physical Capability: Ability to safely maneuver, lift, and handle waste containers and materials following company ergonomic guidelines.

• Equipment: Ability to operate material-handling equipment (forklift/pallet jack certification training provided if needed).

Preferred Qualifications (Highly Desirable):

• Direct experience in hazardous waste handling, environmental health & safety (EHS), warehouse operations, or chemical manufacturing.

• Familiarity with RCRA regulations , hazardous waste labeling, 180-day accumulation rules, and secondary containment protocols.

• Experience generating shipping documentation (BOLs, hazardous materials shipping paper compliance).

We value Safety, Integrity, Ownership, Collaboration, Service, and Sustainability—and we invest heavily in our team members:

• Competitive Pay Structure: $22.00 – $35.00/hr base rate depending on candidate experience and regulatory knowledge, plus an annual discretionary bonus program .

• Generous Paid Time Off: Ample PTO to recharge and maintain work-life balance.

• Employer-Paid Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with the majority of premiums covered by the employer , including virtual care and mental health benefits.

• Financial Protection & Growth: 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions , plus employer-paid Long-Term Disability and Life insurance options.

• Comprehensive Perks: FSA/HSA accounts, Fitness Club Membership allowance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Educational Assistance opportunities.

• Equipped for Success: Work clothing/gear provided, specialized safety equipment, and company-sponsored industry training/certifications.

• Operations take place in an advanced, high-purity industrial manufacturing environment (quiet to moderate noise levels).

• Safety is strictly enforced: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)—including hardhats, safety glasses, and steel/leather footwear—is provided and mandatory.

• This role operates within a covered Process Safety Management (PSM) facility containing flammable liquids/gasses. In accordance with safety compliance, candidates must be free from devices that are not intrinsically safe (e.g., non-intrinsically safe pacemakers or insulin pumps).

If you take pride in environmental accountability, precision inventory handling, and maintaining high safety standards, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team!