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Clean Harbors
Receiving Chemist I
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A Hazardous Materials Worker assists with removing or storing hazardous materials from buildings or industrial or accident sites. Removes asbestos or lead from houses, or assists with moving and storing radioactive materials, or assists with clean up at a chemical spill.
$42,975 / year median in Arizona
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Receiving Chemist I Clean Harbors - 2.9 Phoenix, AZ Job Details Full-time $14.16 - $32.88 an hour 2 hours ago Qualifications Forklift Certification Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training Personal protective equipment (PPE) use Forklift DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations RCRA certification Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Safety equipment Material handling equipment operation Material handling safety practices Pollution regulations Full Job Description Receiving Chemist I Summary The Receiving Chemist I is responsible for receiving, sampling, profiling, coding, consolidating, and shipping hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials in accordance with environmental regulations and company procedures. This role ensures the safe handling, accurate documentation, inventory management, and compliant processing of incoming and outgoing waste while supporting efficient facility operations. Responsibilities Receive, inspect, sample, and analyze incoming hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials in accordance with the facility Waste Analysis Plan (WAP) and company procedures. Profile, code, and process incoming waste using company systems to ensure proper handling, disposal, routing, and billing. Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) activities while maintaining accurate laboratory records and documentation. Consolidate, repackage, and bulk compatible waste materials while safely handling hazardous and reactive chemicals. Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments in compliance with DOT regulations and company logistics procedures. Stage waste for shipment to approved disposal facilities while ensuring proper labeling, documentation, and regulatory compliance. Verify incoming shipments against manifests and shipping documentation, resolving discrepancies as needed. Maintain chemical inventories, cylinder inventories, laboratory supplies, and organized storage areas. Operate, calibrate, and perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and analytical instruments. Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to move drums, containers, and waste materials throughout the facility. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while complying with OSHA, EPA, RCRA, DOT, and company Health & Safety requirements. Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform additional duties as assigned. Qualifications Associate degree (or two years of college) in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related field required. 0-3 years of laboratory, hazardous waste, environmental, chemical handling, or related experience. OSHA 24-Hour certification required. Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification required. RCRA and DOT training required or the ability to obtain certification. Working knowledge of chemistry principles, hazardous waste identification, and chemical compatibility. Understanding of hazardous waste regulations, waste profiling, shipping requirements, and environmental compliance. Experience performing laboratory sampling, chemical analysis, or waste characterization preferred. Strong mathematical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications. Experience maintaining accurate documentation and inventory records. Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work independently. Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, and perform repetitive manual tasks throughout the workday. Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment. Ability to climb ladders and work around hazardous materials while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE). Ability to distinguish colors and maintain depth perception for safe chemical identification and handling. Ability to work in an industrial environment while following all safety procedures. EEO About Clean Harbors Clean Harbors has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world-class environmental services organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect more than 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and operate the largest re-refinery capacity in North America, allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons annually. Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs while reducing their carbon footprint.
Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, and perform repetitive manual tasks throughout the workday. Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment. Ability to climb ladders and work around hazardous materials while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE). Ability to distinguish colors and maintain depth perception for safe chemical identification and handling. Ability to work in an industrial environment while following all safety procedures. EEO About Clean Harbors Clean Harbors has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world-class environmental services organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect more than 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and operate the largest re-refinery capacity in North America, allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons annually. Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs while reducing their carbon footprint.