Material Handler I - Container Management
Veolia
- Beaumont, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work as directed by supervisors, leads, trainers or mentors.
- Recognize various container size & type.
- Recognize labels & markings.
- Understand and follow procedures & processes.
- Load and unload various size containers (totes, drums, tankers, trailers. etc.) using mechanical or manual means.
- Use a variety of tools such as impact wrenches, shovels, jackhammers, etc.
- Transport hazardous materials from storage locations 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 of materials to and from various locations.
- Perform general housekeeping duties.
- Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
- Inspect material handling equipment as required.
- Assist in the loading/unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials at designated sites utilizing appropriate equipment for which you are appropriately trained.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- 3 to 6 months general labor experience.
- Forklift experience preferred.
- Ability to communicate through reading and writing.
- Trained in the use of material handling equipment.
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER training preferred.
- You must have the ability to continuosly stand, walk, and occassionally sit.
- Eye-hand coordination is frequently needed with occasional fine-finger movement.
- You will frequently bend and twist, occasionally climbing/working aloft and reaching above the shoulder level.
- The noise level is moderate.
- You must have the ability to handle hazardous materials: material handling, drum handling, waste processing and consolidation, waste sampling and handling, and household hazardous waste.
- You must have the ability to lift up to 20 lbs, frequently lift up to 50 lbs, and occassionally lift up to 100 lbs.
- You will be working outdoors, exposed to weather conditions and occasionally work indoors.
- You are required to use Personal Protective Equipment, such as safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, steel-toed shoes, apron, Tyvek coat, full-faced respirator, a powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) and a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
- You will occasionally use hearing protection.