CleanPack Chemist

Job-ID: 168487Category: DriversLocation: Wichita, KS, United StatesSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-11-04Clean Harbors in Wichita, KS is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in accordance with Federal/State/Local regulations and our company policies and procedures. This position will work both indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, customer sites and are responsible for assisting with lab packs within customer facilities, household hazardous waste (HHW) collections and lab moves. This is a customer facing position, working at customer sites daily. The Environmental Field Chemist are (NOT) laboratory-based Chemist.Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.Why work for Clean Harbors?Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the EarthRecruiting Pay range 22-24+OTComprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company matchOwn part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase PlanOpportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your careerCompany paid training and tuition reimbursementQualificationsRequired Qualifications:Valid Driver’s licenseStrong customer service skillsBy position, obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employmentPerform physical functions per job requirementsSuccessfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by positionPer OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.Preferred Qualifications:College degree in Chemistry or Natural SciencePrevious experience in Environmental Services (i.e. remediation, abatement, emergency spill response, etc.) Our Environmental Field Chemist is an entry level position into an exciting and rewarding career at Clean Harbors.Transitioning Military, this is a great opportunity to leverage your skills, experience, and training as you return to civilian life. This position is an entry level management position. From this role, there are approximately 15 other roles one can be promoted into within Clean Harbors. A significant number of our middle and senior management staff all started in this role, from less than 5 years ago to 30 plus years ago. Many others who have started in this role have significant positions within our customers as Environmental Health and Safety staff members at significant universities, pharmaceutical manufacturers as well as other customers.We will accelerate your training, so you learn the skills and knowledge to succeed in this position and start your career. You can work in any of our 200+ branch locations and can transfer internally. After successfully learning this position in approximately 18 to 36 months, then you will have the opportunity to move into a Salary Management position.Clean Harbors Technical ServicesWaste Disposal– Comprehensive disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste at Company-owned facilitiesRecycling Services– Extensive recycling, reuse and reclamation options for materials such as solvents, chemicals, oil and electrical equipmentChemical Packing– Safe, efficient handling and disposal of the widest range of chemicals, including reactives and compressed gasesHousehold Hazardous Waste (HHW) Services– HHW collection programs of all types and sizes, facilitated by Clean Harbors expert personnelClean 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, View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io.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.#CH ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities:Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe mannerPrepare computer generated packing lists, labels, manifest, and land disposal restriction notificationsPerform inspections of staging, accumulating and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping procedures and complianceInspect storage area and drums for leaks or spillsInspect drums for compliance with labeling regulationsCollects, segregates, and properly packages waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain complianceExecutes Jobs at Clean Harbors customer locations including fortune 500 companiesResponsible for final preparation and approval of all projects before shipment in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and company policiesConducts projects/jobs according to site specific Federal, State, and local regulations and health and safety plansUnderstand customer specific disposal restrictions/special packaging requirementsSample and profile of new waste streams or any waste needing analytical testingEnsures drum count is correct and that drum conditions are shippable in accordance our company’s policies and procedureFollow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rulesSafely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirementsSafely observe all corporate operating guidelines and proceduresObserve all company environmental health and safety operating guidelinesPerform other duties as assigned