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Receiving Chemist (Forklift preferred)

Clean Harbors
  • San Jose, CA
  • $23–$28 Per Hour
  • Full-time
  • Instant Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description

Receiving Technician

Pay: $23.00–$28.00 per hour

Evening shift - 3:00 - 11:30 pm

Summary

The Receiving Technician is responsible for receiving, inspecting, sampling, coding, consolidating, and preparing hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials for processing and shipment in accordance with company, state, federal, and environmental regulations. This is a hands-on industrial role that supports daily facility operations through material handling, forklift operation, inventory management, waste processing, and basic chemical testing.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial environment. Previous warehouse, receiving, material handling, hazardous waste, or similar industrial experience is preferred. Training will be provided for the technical and chemical testing aspects of the position. Forklift experience is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities

  • Receive, inspect, open, sample, and process incoming drums and lab packs in accordance with facility Waste Analysis Plans (WAP) and company procedures.
  • Code and process incoming waste materials for disposal, transportation, and billing purposes using the WIN system and barcode tracking.
  • Perform waste consolidation, repacking, and bulking activities while following established safety procedures.
  • Stage and prepare outbound shipments in accordance with DOT/TDG and environmental regulations.
  • Maintain inventory levels, organize storage areas, and verify incoming shipments against manifests and required documentation.
  • Operate forklifts and other facility equipment safely and perform required daily equipment inspections.
  • Perform basic chemical testing and operate related equipment as required.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all Clean Harbors Health & Safety policies.
  • Complete required paperwork and documentation accurately and on time.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned based on business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

  • Forklift experience required.
  • Previous warehouse, receiving, material handling, industrial, or similar experience preferred.
  • 1–3 years of related experience preferred.
  • Previous hazardous waste, chemical handling, or chemical testing experience preferred.
  • Ability to safely work in an industrial environment and follow established safety procedures.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to adapt to changing business needs and work effectively as part of a team.
  • Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Windows-based applications.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, operate forklifts, and perform work in physically demanding conditions.

 

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.  Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact

ect@cleanharbors.com

or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.


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Numbers & Facts

LocationSan Jose, CA
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryEngineering Services
Salary$23–$28 Per Hour
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded1980
Websitehttps://www.cleanharbors.com/

About Company

Clean Harbors is North America’s leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of the Fortune 500 companies, across the chemical, energy, manufacturing and additional markets, as well as numerous government agencies. These customers rely on Clean Harbors to deliver a broad range of services such as end-to-end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is North America’s largest re-refiner and recycler of used oil and a leading provider of parts washers and environmental services to commercial, industrial and automotive customers. Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

Skills

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  • Chemistryunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
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  • Documentationunmatched
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  • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Forkliftunmatched
  • Hazardous Materials/Substancesunmatched
  • Inventory Levelsunmatched
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  • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
  • Microsoft Windows Operating Systemunmatched
  • Militaryunmatched
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  • Physical Demandsunmatched
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  • Sampling Inspectionunmatched
  • Shipping/Receivingunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • WAP (Wireless Application Protocol)unmatched
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