Materials Handler

4 days ago


Portland, Oregon, United States Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Materials Handler to join our team at the Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration. As a key member of our environmental services team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient management of hazardous waste, recyclables, and solid waste throughout our facilities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collect, process, package, and prepare solid waste, hazardous waste, and regulated medical waste for temporary storage and disposal.
  • Provide guidance on proper standard operating procedures for waste management, handling, storage, and disposal, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Evaluate and identify hazardous waste, determining its nature, containment characteristics, and applicable waste codes.
  • Document all waste collected and weights, ensuring accurate records and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Collect waste as needed, verifying that all items are properly packaged and containerized, with identification labels including shop of origin number, waste information, dates, categories, and type of waste.
  • Perform specialized and non-standard processing and disposing procedures, including repacking, consolidating, and blending hazardous wastes into proper containers for containment and shipment.
  • Manage container/drum usage, labeling, and storage, ensuring all RMW and hazardous waste materials are disposed of in containers that accept the chemical without degradation effects.
  • Operate manual and power lifting devices, compactors, cardboard bailers, and motor vehicles to pick up, transport, and temporarily store industrial waste and other types of hazardous waste.
  • Perform safety and operational checks on inventories of all waste handling equipment, including pumps, mixing tanks, and automatic sampling devices.
  • Assist in containment, treatment, and cleanup operations resulting from hazardous spills, ensuring a safe and healthy work environment.
  • Operate computer terminals to access databases for processing, storing, and shipping requirements, ensuring accurate and timely completion of tasks.
  • Develop and implement appropriate controls for safeguarding program materials and assuring the integrity of material custody.
  • Perform weekly inspections of waste storage locations to ensure proper containment and physical separation of incompatible wastes.
  • Serve as the Recycling Coordinator for assigned locations, handling day-to-day coordination of the recycling program, including provision of recycling services and operations to all areas of the facility.
Requirements
  • Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
  • Experience in waste management, hazardous waste handling, and recycling.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements, including RCRA and EPA standards.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to lift, move, and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
Working Conditions

The Materials Handler will work in a variety of environments, including facilities with hazardous materials, and may be exposed to extreme weather conditions. The position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and to lift, move, and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Education and Experience

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in waste management, hazardous waste handling, and recycling. Experience in a healthcare or environmental services setting is preferred.


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