Material Handler

Special Project Opportunity: Material Handlers at the Gigafactory in Reno, NV

Join a high-profile special project at the Gigafactory in Reno. This is a great opportunity to be part of a dedicated team on a large-scale, fast-paced project. We are looking for Material Handlers. No problem if you're new to the role, because we hire and train.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that health and safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner.
• Perform emergency response cleanup activities including but not limited to chemical and water spills, non-hazardous and hazardous waste and toxic materials and equipment decontamination.
• Sweep, dig, shovel, lift, pressure wash and handling drums to assist in cleanup.
• Operate cleanup equipment used in hazardous waste activities.
• Follow policies and procedures for control and storage of hazardous substances.
• Attend safety training as required.
• Comply with the Random Drug Testing Program.
• Perform various housekeeping and custodial duties and other duties as required.
• Assist with maintenance of facility like unloading trucks and other ancillary duties.
• Answer 24/7 Emergency Response calls when on uncontrolled standby.
• Work long hours and overtime during day, night or weekend shifts.
• Other reasonable directives, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Experience, Education and Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Some environmental services industry experience preferred.
• Some hazardous waste control experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification required.
• Confined Space Entry certification preferred.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong attention to detail; meticulous.
• Safety conscious.
• Patient
• Flexible to fast paced changes.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• Pushing / pulling: frequent daily basis
• Twisting / turning: frequent daily basis
• Lift items over head: frequent daily basis
• Standing: 6-8 hours daily
• Crouching / stooping: prolonged periods
• Lifting / carrying: frequent daily up to 50 lbs.
• Work in confined spaces or at heights.
• Required to wear a variety of personal protection equipment as required including but not limited to Tyvek suits.
• Required to wear respirators as needed.
• Performs labor intensive activities in all weather conditions during any hours during the day or night.

Benefits

• PTO, paid holidays, sick time
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurances
• 401(k) with company matching

Pay: $22.00 -$25.00 hourly

Patriot Environmental Services is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)