Lead Material Handler

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Position Purpose:

Primary role is to direct and coordinate all team member activities to achieve team goals. The Lead Material

Handler is a working team member that performs numerous material handling team tasks as required. Tasks

could include: Follow procedures & direction, perform manual labor, proper usage of PPE, operate mobile

equipment (manual and powered), operate fixed / stationary equipment, loading & unloading containers, perform

equipment inspections, identification of various container size/type, scanning container movements, consolidation

of containers & material, staging containers in designated area, recognize markings & labels. Ensures that all

duties are carried out in accordance with standard operating practices and procedures. Serves as a mentor /

trainer and develops Material Handler I, II and III staff to insure progression. 

Primary Duties /Responsibilities: 

• Manage assigned area while maintaining operation efficiencies.
• Proficient in all process areas of department. Has mastered all four components (CSB/ADA, TRB, Bulk Ramp and TSDF) and can work in any area while maintaining operational proficiency.
• Lead, direct and coordinate all team member activities to achieve team goals.
• Interface with other Lead Material Handlers to achieve team goals
• Manage site waste generated in work area.
• Create maintenance work orders to insure upkeep of equipment.
• Resolves remedial work orders or other environmental concerns and completes closure requirements
• Responds to spills as required
• Manage leaking boxes in a timely manner, making temporary repairs as necessary.
• Provides routine manpower for box storage areas for housekeeping, RCRA, TSCA, and safety related items.
• Maintain department housekeeping standards and is responsible for the effective upkeep of all tools, equipment, and facilities.
• Interfaces with contractors and internal departments to obtain information, answer questions, and resolve problems and special requests.
• Operates forklift, backhoe, rolloff truck, gradall, other heavy equipment and power hand tools.
• Assists emergency coordinator in emergencies.
• Prepares numerous logs and reports for tracking purposes.
• Initiates emergency action procedures for managing a leaking container.
• Works with other departments to meet goals.
• Communicates with the supervisor and control room constantly to insure goals are met.
• Ensures safety and compliance is a priority as well as meeting set goals and expectations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Education / Experience / Background: 

• High School Diploma and/or G.E.D. equivalent
• Minimum two year hazardous material processing and/or handling
• Minimum one year heavy equipment operation preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: 

• Ability to communicate through reading and writing
• Trained in the use of material handling equipment

Required Certification / Licenses / Training: 

• 40-Hour HAZWOPER training preferred

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.