Material Handler (Waste)
Core
Specialized hazard determination and consolidation of chemical waste materials, including testing, packaging, spill response, and logistics coordination.
Role type
Hazardous waste material handler
Builds
Safe transfer and disposal of hazardous waste streams
Domain
Environmental health and safety / Hazardous waste management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manual handling of hazardous containers, spill response and remediation, equipment operation (drum dollies, forklifts), DOT/EPA regulatory compliance, sampling and profiling
Preferred skills
Chemistry degree, strong team collaboration, time management
Technologies
Drum dollies, forklifts
Responsibilities
Sample waste streams per policy, manually open and consolidate hazardous material containers, perform spill clean-up and remedial activities, load/unload hazardous waste using appropriate equipment, coordinate transportation logistics, maintain equipment, adhere to VES-TS policies and regulations
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on operational role