InSite Chemist

Company: Clean Harbors
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

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Tasks


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--- Make waste pickups at labs as needed. -


--- Prepare computer-generated packing lists, labels, manifests, and land disposal restrictions notifications.


--- Identify unknown laboratory chemicals when they are encountered.


--- Perform inspections of staging, accumulating and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping procedures and compliance.


--- Inspect storage area for leaks or spills. -


--- Inspect drums for compliance with labeling regulations. -


--- Collect, segregate, and properly package waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance. -


--- Sampling and profiling of new waste streams or any wastes needing analytical testing. -


--- Prepare all necessary tracking paperwork. -


--- Utilize CHOICE waste management software to efficiently and accurately manage waste program. -


--- Assign proper waste codes to all materials that are designated for disposal. -


--- Maintain and manage waste profile data.


--- Evaluate specialty waste materials such as gas cylinders and potentially explosive compounds and determine disposal options. -


-Why work for Clean Harbors?

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• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
  
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth -
  
• Offering competitive pay + OT + Perks
  
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
  
• Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
  
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  
  
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  • Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
    
  • Prepare computer generated packing lists, labels, manifest, and land disposal restriction notifications
    
  • Perform inspections of staging, accumulating and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping procedures and compliance
    
  • Inspect storage area and drums for leaks or spills
    
  • Inspect drums for compliance with labeling regulations
    
  • Collects, segregates, and properly packages waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance
    
  • Executes Jobs at Clean Harbors customer locations including fortune 500 companies
    
  • Responsible for final preparation and approval of all projects before shipment in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and company policies
    
  • Conducts projects/jobs according to site specific Federal, State, and local regulations and health and safety plans
    
  • Understand customer specific disposal restrictions/special packaging requirements
    
  • Sample and profile of new waste streams or any waste needing analytical testing
    
  • Ensures drum count is correct and that drum conditions are shippable in accordance our company's policies and procedure
    
  • Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
    
  • Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
    
  • Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
    
  • Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
    
  • Perform other duties as assigned
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Qualifications
    
    
    
    Required Qualifications:
    
    
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    • Valid Driver's license
      
    • Strong customer service skills
      
    • By position, obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment
      
    • Perform physical functions per job requirements
      
    • Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
      
    • Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.
      
      
      
      Preferred Qualifications:
      
      
      
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      • College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science
        
      • Previous experience in Environmental Services (i.e. remediation, abatement, emergency spill response, etc.)
        
        
        
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Keywords: Clean Harbors, Kingsport , InSite Chemist, Other , Knoxville, Tennessee