General Laborer / Technician

Company: Clean Harbors
Location: Topeka
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Clean Harbors in Topeka, KS is seeking a General Laborer to join our safety conscious team. This person would be responsible for the performance of tasks associated with handling and segregation of carbon black in a confined space entry site in accordance with our company policies and procedures at our client location in Topeka, KS, Goodyear.

Monday through Friday. 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology - come be part of the solution with us.

Please note: this position requires new hires to attend our two week Academy training out of state. Expenses are covered by the company and it is paid training.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
• Starting pay $18-20 per hour, depending on experience
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement
  
  Responsibilities
  
  
  • Ensures that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times;
  • This Position doesn't need any Supervisory Authority;
  • Make chemical pickups throughout customer facility as directed;
  • Conduct chemical bulking/consolidation as required;
  • Responsible for proper packaging of waste to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance;
  • Ensure work area maintained in a neat and orderly manner:
  • Participate in spill response on customer's site as needed;
  • Attend all compliance and safety update meetings;
  • Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance;
  • Operate forklift in a safe manner;
  • Responsible for the safe loading and unloading of waste hauling vehicles;
  • Conduct waste stream sampling and profiling as necessary;
  • Physically demanding position; Must be able to lift 50 pounds;
  • Prepare all necessary tracking paperwork.
    
    Qualifications
    
    
    • High School Diploma or Equivalent required;
    • Hazardous waste experience a plus;
    • Valid Driver's License and clean Motor Vehicle Record;
    • 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:
      
      
      • Forklift experience/training
      • Previous relevant labor experience
      • 40 Hour OSHA
      • DOT Training
      • Grade 4 Industrial Wastewater License
        
        Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or based on any other federal, state/provincial or local protected class.
        
        Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
        
        Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
        
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