CleanPack Chemist

3 months ago


Avon, United States Clean Harbors Full time

Clean Harbors in Avon, NY is seeking an Hazardous Waste Chem Tech (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 is a customer facing position, (NOT) laboratory-based Chemist.


Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.  Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site.


Why work for Clean Harbors?



Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5
Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth 
$18-$20 to begin
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
Company paid training and tuition reimbursement



Key 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
Inspect drums for compliance with labeling regulations
Collects, segregates, and properly packages waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance
Executes 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
Perform other duties as assigned



Required Qualifications:


Valid Driver’s license
By position, obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment, company paid
Perform physical functions per job requirements
Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.



Preferred Qualifications:



Some coursework in Chemistry or Natural Science
Previous experience in Environmental Services (i.e. remediation, abatement, emergency spill response, etc.)




Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or based on any other federal, state/provincial, or local protected class.
Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.
 Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
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