Environmental Waste Specialist

The Planet Group is hiring an Environmental Waste Specialist in Germantown, WI, offering up to $30/hr. This contract-to-hire role focuses on managing hazardous waste programs for clients, requiring a BS degree in science or related field and hazardous waste experience. Responsibilities include safety inspections, EHS audits, and hands-on material handling. The position involves travel between locations and offers benefits like health insurance, 401(k), and training programs.
Title: Environmental Waste Specialist

Starting Pay: Up to $30/hr depending on experience

Location: Germantown, WI

Contract to Hire - 6 month contract and then direct hire




Qualifications:

Hazardous waste experience preferredBS degree in science or related with a desire to work in the Environmental industryGreat communication and be able to work directly with clientsWilling to get their hands dirty and work hard


Managers Notes:

Will be working for one of their largest clientsWill be working between 2 locations and will get paid mileage if they have to go between locations


Benefits:

Health, Dental and vision insurance401/k with contributionTuition ReimbursementHealth & Wellness including on location gymsTraining, Training, and more Training They have a training schedule/program that everyone does and take 3 years and 120/hrs to completePTO and HolidaysMentorship and career planningAuto/home insurance discounts


Our client, who is one of the largest environmental services firms in North America is looking for Environmental Specialist to join their renowned team of professionals. They provide leading institutions in the higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and industrial sectors with diverse services and advice to assist them with compliance management.

As an Environmental Specialist you will support our clients by managing their hazardous waste programs & projects, utilizing state & federal regulations.

This is a labor-intensive role that requires a high-level of technical aptitude and the ability to deliver high-level customer service




Essential responsibilities and duties:




Technical:

Completion of on-boarding and Safety Training Development ProgramSafety equipment inspectionsHazardous waste inspectionsPerform and document environmental health and safety (EHS) audits for clientsRegularly preparing chemical and biological waste for shipment and disposal, including creation of all federal/state waste documents and managing the paperwork for the materialFollowing any applicable state and federal regulations [Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) & Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations]Develop understanding of OSHA regulations as well as Health and Safety practicesMonthly on-call responsibilities as part of our Emergency Response team


Hands-on:

Material handling (e.g. transportation of materials within client sites as well as from client sites to transfer and/or end disposal facilities)Safe handling of hazardous waste containers on client sites, as well as loading/unloading of waste from vehiclesPackaging and prepping of hazardous waste for shipmentSpill response measures, including assessment of the spills and potentially leading the cleanup effortsRequires you to work 40+ hours per week and overtime is frequently required


Customer service:

Professional attitude, high energy, and high-level communication skills required when dealing directly with client representativesHigh level of expertise (e.g. state/federal regulations, EHS standards, waste management procedures, etc.)Train clients on proper chemical safety and hazardous waste managementAttending client operations meetingsTraining of new team member(s)


Qualifications:

BS/BA in Environmental Science or Business-related degree or relative Military experience preferredEntry level - recent graduates acceptedValid driver’s license