CleanPack Chemist (CDL)

Clean Harbors
Earth City, MO, United States

Environmental
Full-time
hazardous waste disposal
chemical waste packing
CDL driver hazmat

Our job summary

The CleanPack Chemist (CDL) is responsible for handling, segregating, packing, and inspecting chemical waste while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations. This role involves operating vehicles with a Class B CDL and hazmat endorsement to perform on-site waste collection and packaging at customer locations. The position requires strong customer service skills and adherence to health and safety standards while supporting hazardous waste disposal and recycling services.

Clean Harbors in St. Charles, MO is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist CDL Driver (CleanPack Chemist) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in accordance with Federal/State/Local regulations and our company policies and procedures. This position will work both indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, customer sites and are responsible for assisting with lab packs within customer facilities, household hazardous waste (HHW) collections and lab moves. This is a customer facing position, working at customer sites daily.

Clean Harbors will pay for you to obtain your CDL
The ability to obtain a Class B CDL with hazmat endorsement required
The Environmental Field Chemist are (NOT) laboratory-based Chemist
Must be clean shaven with the ability to wear a full-face respirator as required

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.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
Prepare computer generated packing lists, labels, manifest, and land disposal restriction notifications
Perform inspections of staging, accumulating and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping procedures and compliance
Inspect storage area and drums for leaks or spills
Inspect drums for compliance with labeling regulations
Collects, segregates, and properly packages waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance
Executes Jobs at Clean Harbors customer locations including fortune 500 companies
Responsible for final preparation and approval of all projects before shipment in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and company policies
Conducts projects/jobs according to site specific Federal, State, and local regulations and health and safety plans
Understand customer specific disposal restrictions/special packaging requirements
Sample and profile of new waste streams or any waste needing analytical testing
Ensures drum count is correct and that drum conditions are shippable in accordance our company’s policies and procedure
Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Driver’s license
Strong customer service skills
By position, obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment
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:

College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science
Previous experience in Environmental Services (i.e. remediation, abatement, emergency spill response, etc.)

Clean Harbors Technical Services

Waste Disposal – Comprehensive disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste at Company-owned facilities
Recycling Services – Extensive recycling, reuse and reclamation options for materials such as solvents, chemicals, oil and electrical equipment
Chemical Packing – Safe, efficient handling and disposal of the widest range of chemicals, including reactives and compressed gases
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Services – HHW collection programs of all types and sizes, facilitated by Clean Harbors expert personnel

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.

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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