Tacoma, WA, 98408, USA
130 days ago
Environmental Technician
**The pay for this position is $23.00 per hour.** **$1500 Sign-on Bonus!** **_Additional Bonus for experienced applicants_** Are you looking for an opportunity that is more than a job? Plant your roots and grow with Clean Earth. Here at Clean Earth, you will have the opportunity for a career in the growing field of environmental sustainability. Clean Earth provides waste solutions to retailers, pharmacies, hospitals, government operations, harbors, manufacturers, and consumers. Clean Earth ensures a cleaner, greener planet for generations to come. You could be part of the solution! Why join Clean Earth? In addition to competitive pay, we also offer: + Health benefits available Day 1 + 401k available Day 1 + 10+ paid holidays/year + Free HAZWOPER training and certification + Overtime opportunities + Ability to be cross-trained into different roles Clean Earth is a leading provider of environmental services with over 60 facilities throughout the U.S. We are a division of Harsco Corporation, a global powerhouse with over 11,000 employees. And we were recently named as one of **America's Most Loved Workplaces 2022 by Newsweek!** Environmental Technicians are the backbone of our company. You’ll be joining a team of dedicated professionals with the opportunity to learn environmental regulations and how we remove hazardous materials from the waste stream. Once trained in this role, you will consolidate, treat, store, transport and/or dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and compliant practices, policies, and procedures. This is a physically active job where you’ll be lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds throughout the day, operating a forklift and other mobile equipment to move containers to and from storage and treatment areas and to load and unload trailers. You will complete required documentation accurately, timely and legibly in accordance with applicable regulations and customer policies, practices and procedures. **Basic requirements:** + Ability to repeatedly lift and carry 50 pounds throughout the workday + Ability to stand and walk over uneven surfaces for extended periods + Visual acuity to read labels and documentation; depth perception to safely drive forklifts + Ability to hear vehicle warning chimes and alarms + Ability to work outdoors in all climate conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled conditions + Willingness and ability to wear company-issued personal protection equipment including safety glasses, hard had, steel toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator. **Preferred Qualifications:** + High school diploma or GED + Experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment + Basic computer skills to complete web-based training + Ability to understand and respond to written and verbal English + Ability to predictably and regularly attend work during scheduled hours. Must be willing and able to occasionally work nights, weekends and variable schedule(s) as necessary. + Ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers. We offer competitive benefits, including health insurance, life insurance and disability plans, as well as a 401k with company matching. Clean Earth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Disclaimer: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.
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