Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack)

Environmental Field Chemist – Clean Harbors Syracuse, NY Clean Harbors is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations and company policies. The role is customer‑facing, working at plants, labs, and customer sites both indoors and outdoors. Benefits Health and Safety is our #1 priority. Focus on sustainability and environmental stewardship. Competitive starting pay: $20.00–$22.00 per hour, DOE (eligible for increase upon obtaining a CDL). Comprehensive health benefits after 30 days of full‑time employment, including 401(k) with company match. Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Opportunities for growth and development at all career stages. 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. Prepare computer‑generated packing lists, labels, manifests, and land disposal restriction notifications. Perform inspections of staging, accumulating, and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping and compliance. Inspect storage areas and drums for leaks, spills, and labeling compliance. 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. Prepare and approve 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 and special packaging requirements. Sample and profile new waste streams or any waste requiring analytical testing. Ensure drum counts are correct and drums are shippable per company policies and procedures. Follow all local, state, and federal compliance regulations and rules. Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT and applicable requirements. Observe all corporate operating guidelines and environmental health and safety operating guidelines. Perform other duties as assigned. 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 required by the job. Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical examination. Meet OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard facial‑hair requirements for positions requiring respirators. Preferred Qualifications College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science. Previous experience in Environmental Services (e.g., remediation, abatement, emergency spill response). Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. Clean Harbors is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, contact View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Clean Harbors, Inc.