Material Handler

Transdev - Bagdad, AZ

Full-time

Bagdad, AZ

5,001-10,000 employees

Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

About the position

The Material Handler at Veolia North America is responsible for performing various routine tasks related to the movement of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. This role involves manual labor in cleaning and decontamination operations, as well as loading and unloading containers for processing or transportation. The position requires adherence to safety and regulatory guidelines while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

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 tools such as impact wrenches, shovels, jackhammers, etc.
• Transport hazardous waste materials from storage facilities within the facility as directed.
• Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums and/or containers according to RCRA and disposal guidelines.
• 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 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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
• Ability to communicate through reading and writing
• Trained in the use of material handling equipment
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER training preferred

Benefits

• Paid time off policies
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer sponsored 401(k) plan