Material Handler III

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:

Responsible for performing a variety of routine hazardous and non-hazardous waste tasks in the movement and

processing of various waste in various container size/type. 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. Tasks will be performed on a daily basis in the designated

processing area as assigned by Leads & Supervisors in order to meet processing objectives for material disposal.  

Primary Duties /Responsibilities: 

• Effectively performs in all areas of operations supporting the engineered fuel Program
• Ability to perform duties with minimal direct supervision
• Understand and follow procedures & processes
• Recognize various container size & type
• Recognize labels & markings
• Ability to utilize systems to create processing paperwork or labels
• Load and unload various size containers (totes, drums, tankers, trailers. etc.) using mechanical or manual means
• Use a variety of hand power tools
• Transport hazardous waste materials from storage facilities within the facility as directed.
• Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums and/or containers according to RCRA and disposal guidelines.
• Perform general housekeeping duties.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
• Inspection material handling equipment as directed.
• Ability to operate all equipment proficiently in primary wind blade process.
• Occasionally direct and oversee small teams to accomplish production targets.
• Operate and maintain REM process efficiently.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience / Background: 

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Preferred experience of 2-3 years in similar field
• Forklift experience 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.

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.