Entry-Level Hazardous Waste Technician (Hazardous Material Tech I)

Entry-Level Hazardous Waste Technician

Pay: $19.00$21.65 per hour Schedule: TuesdaySaturday, 7:00 AM3:30 PM Overtime: Approximately 2 additional hours on Thursdays Location: Anaheim, California Experience: Entry-level; training provided

Clean Harbors in Anaheim, CA is seeking an Entry-Level Hazardous Waste Technician to join our safety-conscious team at a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center.

In this hands-on position, you will help customers safely unload household hazardous waste, handle and organize incoming materials, and support daily collection center operations.

No previous hazardous waste experience is required! We are looking for dependable, hardworking individuals who enjoy staying active, working with others, and learning new skills. If you have experience in warehouse operations, general labor, hospitality, retail, or customer service, we encourage you to apply.

This is an excellent opportunity to begin a career in environmental services while receiving hands-on training.

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 Earth
• Recruiting Pay range $19-$21
• 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 r

Responsibilities

• Ensure 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
• Greet and assist customers arriving at the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center.
• Safely unload household hazardous waste materials from customer vehicles.
• Sort, organize, and prepare collected materials for safe handling and processing.
• Assist with waste-processing activities, including oil bulking, following established safety procedures.
• Load, unload, and move containers and other materials throughout the facility.
• Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment when properly trained and authorized.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Follow company safety policies, environmental regulations, and established operating procedures.
• Properly utilize personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, safety glasses, face shields, and other protective equipment as needed.
• Participate in required safety meetings and training programs.
• Assist with additional daily collection center activities as assigned.
• 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
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No previous hazardous waste experience necessary; training will be provided.
• Previous warehouse, general labor, material handling, or customer-service experience is a plus.
• Ability to follow instructions and learn established safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers and coworkers.
• Willingness to learn forklift operation and hazardous waste handling procedures.
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Clean Harbors facilitates thousands of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and pesticide collection programs throughout North America, collecting paints, solvents, batteries, fluorescent lamps, pesticides, cleaners and other hazardous materials.

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.