Material Handler​/Forklift Operator Second Shift

Job Description

Material Handler/Forklift Operator – Second Shift (3:00 p.m. – Midnight)

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top‑ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider. As a hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader, Veolia offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting, and resource recovery.

The company serves commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipal customers across North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia employs more than 10,000 people at over 350 locations throughout North America.

Position Purpose

Responsible for performing a variety of routine hazardous and non‑hazardous waste tasks, the Material Handler/Forklift Operator moves solids and liquids, cleans and decontaminates equipment, and manages loading, unloading, and packaging of waste materials under direct supervision.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities

• Load and unload various size containers (totes, drums, tankers, trailers, etc.).
• Use a variety of tools such as impact wrenches, shovels, jackhammers, etc.
• Transport hazardous waste materials from storage facilities within the facility as directed.
• Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums and/or containers according to RCRA and disposal guidelines.
• Assist in completing all necessary paperwork for processing materials to include transportation to and from various locations.
• Perform general housekeeping duties.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
• Inspect material handling equipment as directed.
• Assist in the loading/unloading of hazardous and non‑hazardous waste materials at various on‑site locations.
• Act in a safe manner at all times to prevent accidents.
• Notify supervisor/manager of all incidents and accidents within established time frames.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
• Prior work experience of 3 to 6 months in the hazardous waste or chemical industry in a related position with proficiency in handling forklifts and a variety of tools preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate through reading and writing.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment such as fork trucks, hand trucks, roll‑off trucks, etc.
• Basic knowledge of chemical hazards.

Required Certifications / Licenses / Training

• HAZWOPER training required.
• Forklift Certification required.

Benefits

Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. Employees may also participate in an employer‑sponsored 401(k) plan. Pay and benefits for union‑represented employees are outlined in the 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.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing