Environmental Technician

1 day ago
Full time role
In-person · Blaine, MN, US... more

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.

Starting salary for this position is $18/hr. DOE

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

  • Segregate and package material for transport. 
  • Assist in maintaining inventory and storage of hazardous materials in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, practices and procedures
  • Operate fork trucks and other mobile equipment to move containers to and from storage and treatment areas and to load/unload trailers.
  • 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.

Basic Required Qualifications: 

  • Ability to repeatedly lift and carry 50 pounds throughout the workday
  • Ability to stand and walk over uneven surfaces for extended periods
  • 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.