Lab Pack Chemist II Veolia

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Handles hazardous materials including inventorying, identifying, segregating, and packaging waste material in accordance with Lab Pack policies, procedures and practices and all applicable regulations.
• Perform onsite services which may include waste collection, consolidation (i.e., bulking, repackaging), sampling, safety/compliance inspections, and other related activities required by the customer/contract.
• Assist other business groups, i.e., Depack, Retail and HHW, for both internal and onsite as needed.
• Preparing shipment of packaged waste by inspecting, labeling, marking, and loading into the transport vehicle.
• Properly complete documentation including shipping papers, Land Disposal Restrictions (LDRs), evaluations/certifications and other required documentation in accordance with appropriate regulations and procedures.
• Maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Hazmat Endorsement to legally operate Clean Earth vehicles necessary for transporting personnel and waste to and from customers’ job locations.
• Follow, understand, and promote by example, all Health & Safety /Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s) procedures including development of on-site Health &Safety plans/JSA’s as outlined in the procedures and policies.
• Perform unknown field testing for classification and packaging for transportation and disposal.
• Mentor and assist new employees in field work duties.
• Complete site walks to inventory and assess requirements for potential and awarded work.
• Assist sales in creating estimates for lab pack work.
• Lead/coordinate field service/lab pack jobs requiring multiple personnel/days.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate College degree in General Science or equivalent experience.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Hazardous Material endorsement and a clear record.
• Moderate to extensive travel with 20% overnight travel.
• Physical ability to lift and move material of various weights frequently exceeding 55 lbs.
• Basic understanding of chemistry through general chemistry or biology.
• Advanced knowledge of EPA and DOT.
• Minimum one (1) year lab pack experience.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER (29 CFR ).
• 40 hours Depack Experience.
• 8 hours DOT Training.
• PPE Training which includes Respirators.

• BS/BA in science related field.

• Completion of the following curriculum:
  • Clean Earth Lab Pack I Training – 24 hours
  • RCRA/DOT refresher course
  • Department of Transportation training
  • Lab Pack definitions and procedures
  • Lab Pack Field Program
  • Introduction to High Hazardous Cylinder Assessment course
  • Customer Interactions
  • Waste Management Methods
  • On-Site Expectations
  • Manifest/ LDR Completion
  • Health & Safety course(s)
  • Customer Approach
  • Forklift Training
  • Local Facility Capabilities
  • CPR/First Aid/Blood-borne Pathogen training
  • State regulations (if applicable)
  • All required local training

• Strong communication skills to interact with customers and provide information, explanations, and/or instructions.
• Team player with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently using initiative and effective communication to solve challenges.
• Demonstrated proficiency to operate a computer with Windows based programs (e.g., Microsoft Excel and Word).
• Demonstrates extensive Lab Pack knowledge (e.g., US EPA, DOT, and chemical properties).

• Customer sites, plant, labs.
• Indoor/Outdoor and associated weather conditions.

This position requires a CDL B to be obtained within a 6-month period from your start date. Failure to obtain a CDL B within the 6-month period will mean you are no longer eligible for the Lab Pack Chemist position.

This position is also contingent upon successful completion of a DOT physical, DOT Drug Screen and any other DOL or company requirements.

Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. Beginning no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation in an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.

Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer:
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.