CleanPack Chemist

Job Overview Clean Harbors in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in accordance with Federal/State/Local regulations and company policies and procedures. This position works both indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, customer sites and is 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. 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 Earth Offering $21-24/hr DOE + OT + Perks Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career Company paid training and tuition reimbursement 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 manner Prepare computer generated packing lists, labels, manifest, and land disposal restriction notifications Perform inspections of staging, accumulating and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping procedures and compliance Inspect storage area and drums for leaks or spills Inspect drums for compliance with labeling regulations Collect, segregate, and properly package waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance Execute jobs at Clean Harbors customer locations including Fortune 500 companies Responsible for final preparation and approval of all projects before shipment in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and company policies Conduct projects/jobs according to site specific Federal, State and local regulations and health and safety plans Understand customer specific disposal restrictions/special packaging requirements Sample and profile new waste streams or any waste needing analytical testing Ensure drum count is correct and that drum conditions are shippable in accordance with the company’s policies and procedure Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Required Qualifications: Valid Driver's license Strong customer service skills By position, obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment Perform physical functions per job requirements Successfully complete a background check, drug test and physical, by position Per 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 Science Previous experience in Environmental Services (remediation, abatement, emergency spill response, etc.) Technical Services Waste Disposal – Comprehensive disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste at company-owned facilities Recycling Services – Extensive recycling, reuse and reclamation options for materials such as solvents, chemicals, oil and electrical equipment Chemical Packing – Safe, efficient handling and disposal of the widest range of chemicals, including reactives and compressed gases Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Services – HHW collection programs of all types and sizes, facilitated by Clean Harbors expert personnel Equal Opportunity & Accessibility 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 click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company. Pay and Benefits 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr