CleanPack Chemist

1 week ago

Syracuse, United States Clean Harbors Full time $20 - $23
Clean Harbors in Syracuse, NY is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack 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 are 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. The Environmental Field Chemist are (NOT) laboratory-based Chemist. Rate of Pay:  $20 - $23, Based on experience.
Responsibilities:
  • Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner.
  • 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.
  • Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) 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.

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 per job requirements.
  • Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position as part of our pre-employment process.
  • Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.
 Our Environmental Field Chemist is an entry-level position into an exciting and rewarding career at Clean Harbors. Transitioning Military, this is a great opportunity to leverage your skills, experience, and training as you return to civilian life.
This position is an entry-level management position. From this role, there are approximately 15 other roles one can be promoted into within Clean Harbors.  A significant number of our middle and senior management staff all started in this role, from less than 5 years ago to 30 plus years ago.  Many others who have started in this role have significant positions within our customers as Environmental Health and Safety staff members at significant universities, pharmaceutical manufacturers as well as other customers. 
Clean Harbors is a Military and veteran-friendly company.