Waste Materials Specialist

Clean Harbors is hiring a Waste Materials Specialist (Insite Chemist) in Leominster, MA. The role involves managing and evaluating chemical waste on-site at customer locations, ensuring compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include packaging waste, preparing documentation, and conducting inspections. Candidates should have a valid driver's license and customer service skills. This entry-level position offers career growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits after 30 days of full-time employment.
Clean Harbors is actively seeking a Waste Materials Specialist (Insite Chemist) to manage, categorize, package, and evaluate chemical waste with strict adherence to Federal, State, and Local regulations, as well as our internal company policies. This role requires working both indoors and outdoors at various sites, including plants, laboratories, and customer locations. The positions primarily involve assisting with lab packs within customer facilities, managing household hazardous waste (HHW) collections, and facilitating lab relocations. As a customer-facing role, the Environmental Field Chemist will engage directly with clients in their environments daily. Please note, this position does not involve traditional laboratory work.

Why Choose Clean Harbors?
• Safety is our top priority, and we embody it every day!
• Commitment to sustainability and environmental preservation.
• Competitive pay ranging from $23.00 to $25.00 per hour.
• Comprehensive health benefits available after 30 days of full-time employment, including a 401K with Company match.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Company-sponsored training and tuition reimbursement.

Key Responsibilities:
• Prioritize health and safety by following all best practices and policies.
• Prepare packing lists, labels, manifests, and disposal notifications using computers.
• Inspect staging, accumulating, and storage areas to ensure compliance with proper housekeeping procedures.
• Assess storage areas and drums for leaks or spills and ensure proper labeling compliance.
• Collect, segregate, and efficiently package waste chemicals for compliant disposal.
• Execute projects on-site at Clean Harbors customer locations, including large corporations.
• Prepare and approve all shipment projects in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company guidelines.
• Conduct jobs following specified Federal, State, and local regulations while adhering to safety plans.
• Understand specific disposal restrictions and special packaging requirements for clients.
• Sample and analyze new waste streams or any requiring testing.
• Ensure that drum counts are accurate and that conditions meet shipping standards.
• Abide by all local, state, and federal compliance regulations.
• Safely operate vehicles following all relevant regulations.
• Maintain adherence to corporate and environmental health and safety guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Valid driver's license.
• Excellent customer service capabilities.
• Ability to obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within six months of employment.
• Physical stamina to perform required job functions.
• Pass a background check, drug test, and physical as needed.
• Meet facial hair standards for respiratory protection compliance.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Degree in Chemistry or a related Natural Science.
• Experience in Environmental Services (remediation, abatement, emergency spill response, etc.).

As an entry-level position, the Environmental Field Chemist provides a path into an enriching career at Clean Harbors. This role is ideal for transitioning military personnel looking to leverage their skills as they move into civilian life.

With pathways for promotion, approximately 15 different role opportunities exist within Clean Harbors for growth from this position. Many of our present middle and senior management staff began their careers in this role, some as recently as five years ago and others with decades of experience. Numerous individuals have advanced to substantial roles within customer organizations, working in Environmental Health and Safety at prominent universities and pharmaceutical manufacturers.

We are committed to accelerating your training, providing you with the skills and knowledge for a successful start to your career. Opportunities to work across our 200+ branch locations and to transfer internally are available. After successfully mastering this position within approximately 18 to 36 months, you can transition into a salaried management position.

About Clean Harbors Technical Services:
• Waste Disposal - Expert handling of hazardous and non-hazardous waste at our facilities.
• Recycling Services - Extensive options for recycling, reuse, and reclamation of materials such as solvents and chemicals.
• Chemical Packing - Safe and efficient management of a wide range of chemicals, including reactives and compressed gases.
• Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Services - Comprehensive HHW collection programs, expertly facilitated by Clean Harbors personnel.

Clean Harbors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a Military & Veteran friendly company. Join us in our commitment to preserving the environment while developing a fulfilling career.