Environmental Technician I

Veolia

Environmental Technician I

Providence, RI +13 locations
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Responsibilities

    • Load, unload, or adjust materials or products on conveyors by hand
    • Loading and unloading of trucks carrying hazardous and non-hazardous waste
    • Ensures proper labeling on each item
    • Operates forklift.
    • Storage and segregate containers by process code
    • Performing compatibility tests
    • Process materials in compliance with applicable safety or environmental regulations
    • Monitor material flow or instruments to ensure optimal processing conditions
    • Remove clogs, defects, or impurities from machines, conveyors, or other processing equipment using lifts, hoists, or open gates
    • Learn and follow safety regulations
    • Notify supervisors of problems encountered with material or equipment
    • Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time
    • Apply and remove the area specific locks and tags as identified on the equipment specific lock out procedure
    • Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals
    • Help production workers by cleaning work areas and equipment
    • Other duties as assigned
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Basic requirements:

    • High School diploma or GED
    • 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 (gentlemen – this means no beards)

    Preferred qualifications:

    • Experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment
    • Basic computer skills to complete web-based training
    • Ability to understand and respond to written and verbal English
    • Ability to predictably and regularly attend work during scheduled hours. Must be willing and able to occasionally work nights, weekends and variable schedule(s) as necessary.
    • Ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers

    Additional Information

    Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation 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

  • Industry
    Biotechnology
  • Locations
    Somerton, AZ • Inglewood, CA • Pomona, CA • San Jose, CA • Long Beach, CA • Fairburn, GA • Indianapolis, IN • Reidsville, NC • Kearny, NJ • Piscataway, NJ • Allentown, PA • Providence, RI • Kent, WA • Morgantown, WV