Lab Pack Chemist I at Enviri Corporation — Kansas City, MO

The Lab Pack Chemist I performs various assigned tasks and physical labor to ensure proper off-site treatment and disposal of customers’ hazardous waste materials in accordance with environmentally responsible and cost-effective practices and Clean Earth policies, practices, and procedures.

• Handle hazardous materials including inventorying, identifying, segregating, and packaging waste material in accordance with Lab Pack policies, procedures and practices and all applicable regulations.
• Perform onsite services which may include waste collection, consolidation (i.e., bulking, repackaging), sampling, safety/compliance inspections, and other related activities required by the customer/contract.
• Assist other business groups, i.e., de-pack, retail and HHW, for both internally and onsite as needed.
• Prepare shipment of packaged waste by inspecting, labeling, marking, and loading into the transport vehicle.
• Complete documentation including shipping papers, Land Disposal Restrictions (LDRs) accurately and timely.
• Manage evaluations, certifications, and other required documentation in accordance with appropriate regulations and procedures.
• Report any incidents, injuries or safety concerns to management in a timely manner.
• Adhere to and abide by CE safety and security policies and procedures (e.g. Cardinal Rules, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and Transportation Manual).
• Other duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned by management.

Work Environment:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods including climbing in and out of the back of a commercial truck.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly without assistance and up to 75 pounds unassisted on occasion.
• Ability to push and pull up to 500 pounds using a pallet jack, hand truck, or other device to assist.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled environments.
• Visual acuity to read labels and documentation and sufficient depth perception to safely operate forklifts.
• Ability to hear vehicle warning chimes, alarms, and other audible safety signals.
• Ability and willingness to wear company-issued personal protection equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed boots, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.
• Subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving vehicles, electrical current, and exposure to chemicals.
• Ability to work overtime hours as needed based on business needs.
• Based on service center level and location, this position may require moderate to extensive travel with 20% overnight travel (with paid hotel expenses and a nightly per diem).
• Education: (BA or BS degree required or preferred)
• Associate’s degree in area of General Science
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• Experience: (Required minimum of years of relevant experience.)
• Must be 21 years of age in accordance with FMCSA guidelines
• Driver’s license with safe driving record and ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within 6 months of hire
• Current Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC) and valid TWIC card or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• HAZMAT and/or Tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Completion of 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training
• 40 hours of de-packing experience
• Skills: (The skills listed are the abilities and knowledge required to perform the job effectively.)
• Basic understanding of chemistry through general chemistry or biology
• Familiarity with EPA and DOT guidelines
• Ability to operate powered equipment such as a forklift
• Ability to operate a computer with Windows-based programs
• Strong communication skills and ability to politely deal with customers and team members
• Ability to work independently and resolve issues with minimal direction
• Ability to pass a DOT physical, drug test, and/or DEA background check
• Ability to complete Clean Earth Lab Pack Training/Onboarding (24 hours) after hire
• Ability to read a map
• Fluency in verbal and written English