Forklift Operator

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Responsible for performing a variety of routine hazardous and non-hazardous waste tasks in the movement and processing of various waste in various container size/type. Tasks could include: Follow procedures & direction, perform manual labor, proper usage of PPE, operate mobile equipment (manual and powered), operate fixed / stationary equipment, loading & unloading containers, perform equipment inspections, identification of various container size/type, scanning container movements, consolidation of containers & material, staging containers in designated area, recognize markings & labels. Tasks will be performed on a daily basis in the designated processing area as assigned by Leads & Supervisors in order to meet processing objectives for material disposal.

Primary Duties /Responsibilities:

Work as directed by supervisors, leads, trainers or mentors.

Recognize various container size & type.

Recognize labels & markings.

Understand and follow procedures & processes.

Load and unload various size containers (totes, drums, tankers, trailers. etc.) using mechanical or manual means.

Use a variety of tools such as impact wrenches, shovels, jackhammers, etc.

Transport hazardous materials from storage locations 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 required.

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.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background:

High School diploma or GED equivalent.

3 to 6 months general labor experience.

Forklift experience preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Ability to communicate through reading and writing.

Trained in the use of material handling equipment.

Required Certification / Licenses / Training:

40-Hour HAZWOPER training preferred.

Physical Requirements:

You must have the ability to continuously stand, walk, and occasionally sit.

Eye-hand coordination is frequently needed with occasional fine-finger movement.

You will frequently bend and twist, occasionally climbing/working aloft and reaching above the shoulder level.

The noise level is moderate.

You must have the ability to handle hazardous materials: material handling, drum handling, waste processing and consolidation, waste sampling and handling, and household hazardous waste.

You must have the ability to lift up to 20 lbs, frequently lift up to 50 lbs, and occasionally lift up to 100 lbs.

You will be working outdoors, exposed to weather conditions and occasionally work indoors.

You are required to use Personal Protective Equipment, such as safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, steel-toed shoes, apron, Tyvek coat, full-faced respirator, a powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) and a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

You will occasionally use hearing protection.

Additional Information

Benefits:

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.