The Planet Group

Job Description

Job Summary:

Responsible for performing a variety of routine hazardous and non-hazardous waste tasks in the movement and processing of solids, liquids, and manufactured articles. Tasks could include all types of manual labor in cleaning and decontamination operations, disassembly, sorting, packing, re-packing, unloading and loading containers for processing/recycling or for transport to other recycling or disposal facilities, operating recycling/material processing equipment.

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) preferred
• Prior work experience of 3 to 6 months in the hazardous waste or chemical industry in a related position with proficiency in handling forklifts and a variety of tools preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Load and unload various size containers (totes, drums, tankers, trailers. etc.)
• Construct boxes and/or fiber containers and stacks, labels, and loads containers.
• Use a variety of hand and portable power tools such as impact wrenches, drum carts, saws, torches, etc.
• Move hazardous waste materials from storage areas within the facility as directed.
• Sort and/or disassemble manufactured articles to facilitate recycling.
• Load, operate and perform routine maintenance on recycling equipment including the monitoring of stack emissions using direct reading instruments.
• Prepare by-product materials for shipment, including the baling or containerization of material.
• Assist in completing all necessary paperwork for processing materials to include transportation of materials to and from various locations.
• Perform general housekeeping duties.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
• Inspect material handling and recycling process equipment as directed.
• Assist in the loading/unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials at designated sites utilizing appropriate equipment for which you are appropriately trained.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned.

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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.