Veolia

General Laborer

Kent, WashingtonFull-time
$23+ hourly
About the Job
Job Description:
The Environmental Technician consolidates, treats, stores, packs, transports and/or disposes of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and compliant practices, policies, and procedures.  Maintain detailed and accurate records.

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
  • Industrial cleaning/Pressure washing, Wastewater treatment, Spill response, facility services
  • Complete required documentation accurately, timely and legibly in accordance with applicable regulations and customer policies, practices and procedures.
  • Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications:
Basic Requirements: 
  • 2 + years of prior experience working with hazardous materials
  • High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
  • Ability to operate equipment, including a forklift and pallet jack.
  • 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 Requirements:
  • 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.

Additional Information:
  • Starting pay $23.00 per hour