Plant Lab Pack Chemist I
Clean Earth, Birmingham, AL, United States
Job Description
Performs various assigned tasks and physical labor to ensure proper treatment and disposal of customers’ hazardous waste materials in accordance with environmentally responsible and cost‑effective practices and Clean Earth policies, practices, and procedures. The ability to oversee a small project/job with supervision of personnel.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Handles hazardous materials including inventorying, identifying, segregating, and packaging waste material in accordance with Lab Pack policies, procedures and practices and all applicable regulations.
Occasionally performs onsite services which may include waste collection, consolidation (i.e., bulking, repackaging), sampling, safety/compliance inspections, and other related activities required by the customer/contract.
Assists other business groups, i.e., Depack, Retail and HHW, for both internally and onsite as needed.
Prepares shipment of packaged waste by inspecting, labeling, marking, and loading into the transport vehicle.
Properly completes documentation including shipping papers, Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR’s), evaluations/certifications and other required documentation in accordance with appropriate regulations and procedures.
Follows, understands, and promotes by example, all Health & Safety /Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s) procedures including development of on‑site Health & Safety plans/JSA’s as outlined in the procedures and policies.
Submits Lab Packs for approval to third party outlets.
Performs unknown field testing for classification and packaging for transportation and disposal.
Mentors and assists new employees in lab pack work duties.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate College degree in area of General Science or equivalent experience.
Clean driving record.
Occasional travel.
Physical ability to lift and move material of various weights frequently exceeding 55 lbs.
Basic understanding of chemistry through general chemistry or biology.
Advanced knowledge of EPA and DOT.
Minimum one (1) year lab pack experience.
40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER (29 CFR 1910.120).
40 hours Depack Experience.
8 hours DOT Training.
PPE Training which includes Respirators.
Education/Credentials
BS/BA in science related field.
Measures of Performance
Completion of the following curriculum:
Clean Earth Lab Pack I Training – (24 hours)
RCRA/DOT refresher course
Department of Transportation
Lab Pack definitions and procedures
Lab pack Field Program
Introduction to High Hazardous Cylinder Assessment course
Customer Interactions
Waste Management Methods
On‑Site Expectations
Manifest/ LDR Completion
Health & Safety course(s)
Customer Approach
Forklift Training
Local Facility Capabilities
CPR/First Aid/Blood‑borne Pathogen training
State regulations (if applicable)
All required local training
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong communication skills to interact with customer to provide information, explanations, and/or instructions.
Team Player.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work independently using initiative and effective communication to solve challenges.
Demonstrate proficiency to operate a computer with Windows based programs (i.e., Microsoft Excel and Word).
Demonstrates extensive Lab Pack knowledge (i.e., US EPA, DOT, and chemical properties).
Working Environment
Plant, labs and some customer sites.
Indoor/Outdoor and associated weather conditions.
Benefits
Clean Earth offers competitive benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance and disability plans, as well as a 401k with company matching.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Performs various assigned tasks and physical labor to ensure proper treatment and disposal of customers’ hazardous waste materials in accordance with environmentally responsible and cost‑effective practices and Clean Earth policies, practices, and procedures. The ability to oversee a small project/job with supervision of personnel.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Handles hazardous materials including inventorying, identifying, segregating, and packaging waste material in accordance with Lab Pack policies, procedures and practices and all applicable regulations.
Occasionally performs onsite services which may include waste collection, consolidation (i.e., bulking, repackaging), sampling, safety/compliance inspections, and other related activities required by the customer/contract.
Assists other business groups, i.e., Depack, Retail and HHW, for both internally and onsite as needed.
Prepares shipment of packaged waste by inspecting, labeling, marking, and loading into the transport vehicle.
Properly completes documentation including shipping papers, Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR’s), evaluations/certifications and other required documentation in accordance with appropriate regulations and procedures.
Follows, understands, and promotes by example, all Health & Safety /Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s) procedures including development of on‑site Health & Safety plans/JSA’s as outlined in the procedures and policies.
Submits Lab Packs for approval to third party outlets.
Performs unknown field testing for classification and packaging for transportation and disposal.
Mentors and assists new employees in lab pack work duties.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate College degree in area of General Science or equivalent experience.
Clean driving record.
Occasional travel.
Physical ability to lift and move material of various weights frequently exceeding 55 lbs.
Basic understanding of chemistry through general chemistry or biology.
Advanced knowledge of EPA and DOT.
Minimum one (1) year lab pack experience.
40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER (29 CFR 1910.120).
40 hours Depack Experience.
8 hours DOT Training.
PPE Training which includes Respirators.
Education/Credentials
BS/BA in science related field.
Measures of Performance
Completion of the following curriculum:
Clean Earth Lab Pack I Training – (24 hours)
RCRA/DOT refresher course
Department of Transportation
Lab Pack definitions and procedures
Lab pack Field Program
Introduction to High Hazardous Cylinder Assessment course
Customer Interactions
Waste Management Methods
On‑Site Expectations
Manifest/ LDR Completion
Health & Safety course(s)
Customer Approach
Forklift Training
Local Facility Capabilities
CPR/First Aid/Blood‑borne Pathogen training
State regulations (if applicable)
All required local training
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong communication skills to interact with customer to provide information, explanations, and/or instructions.
Team Player.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work independently using initiative and effective communication to solve challenges.
Demonstrate proficiency to operate a computer with Windows based programs (i.e., Microsoft Excel and Word).
Demonstrates extensive Lab Pack knowledge (i.e., US EPA, DOT, and chemical properties).
Working Environment
Plant, labs and some customer sites.
Indoor/Outdoor and associated weather conditions.
Benefits
Clean Earth offers competitive benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance and disability plans, as well as a 401k with company matching.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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