CDL B Field Chemist

Clean Harbors in Des Moines, IA is seeking an CDL B Environmental Field Chemist (Clean Pack 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 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.

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority.
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth.
• Offering $23+/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 at all stages of your career.
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement.

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes.
• 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 and 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 company policies and procedures.
• Follow all local, state, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state, 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.

• Valid Driver’s license.
• Strong customer service skills.
• 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.
• Meet respirator facial hair standards per OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard.

• 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.

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