Material Handling Laborer

Under the direction of the Materials Coordinator, the Material Handling Laborer will conduct material and waste management in a government contracted facility.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage a central waste and storage facility in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Handling, transporting, and shipping, various types of waste and discarded materials including but not limited to universal waste, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, recyclable materials, etc.

• Knowledge of diverse aspects of environmental protection, pollution prevention, supply, safety, engineering concepts and practices applicable to hazardous materials and waste management and control.
• Experience operating the following equipment: Car, Truck, Forklift, Dolly, Pallet Jack, Compactor, Bailer, Scale, Can Crusher, Torque Wrench.
• Ability to read, and write fluently, communicating clearly when completing reporting requirements.

• Other duties, as assigned.

 Required Skills/Abilities

• Experience operating the following equipment: Car, Truck, Forklift, Dolly, Pallet Jack, Compactor, Bailer, Scale, Can Crusher, Torque Wrench.
• Knowledge of jobsite safety and occupational health requirements including personal protective equipment, hard hats, safety goggles, steel-toed boots, fire safety, electrical safety, slip/trips/falls prevention, motorized equipment safety, warehouse storage/shelving, blood borne pathogens.
• Ability to read, and write fluently, communicating clearly when completing reporting requirements.

Education and Experience 

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Pre-Employment & Worksite Requirements

• Must be able to successfully obtain a Federal CAC (DoD ID card) This includes filing administrative documents, submitting fingerprints, and passing an approved background check.
• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification and qualified to wear a full-face respirator. Complete HAZWOPER recertification as necessary.

Physical Requirements:

• Perform physical work including lifting items of 40 pounds, bending, reaching overhead, and standing for long periods