Hazardous Waste Attendant

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY: Performs tasks and maintains logs required in preparation of hazardous waste for disposal. Under the supervision of the Quality Control Manager, the hazardous waste attendant is responsible for collecting, separating, containing, sealing, weighing, marking, labeling, and preparing waste for transport in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. - Empty obsolete lab retains into appropriate collection containers for proper disposal. - Empty obsolete finish goods into appropriate collection containers for proper disposal. - Empty collected drums of waste into Kiln Direct box. - Must keep accurate logs. - Empties, organizes, and keeps clean containers according to applicable regulations. - Ensures waste compliance under supervision. - Monitors waste collection and capacity; alerts manager to ensure that units are emptied before reaching full capacity. - Operates and monitors the distillation units. - Inspects and accurately inventories waste staging areas. - Must maintain a valid forklift operator’s certification. - Assist in the on-site transfer of waste to stagin...