Chemical Handlers

Job Description

InSite Technician | Clean Harbors

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Clean Harbors, performed in-person at customer sites, where health and safety is the #1 priority 3-6-5. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services throughout North America, with a mission to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. As an InSite Technician, you contribute directly to this mission by handling hazardous materials safely and compliantly at customer facilities. This entry-level position offers comprehensive training, generous benefits, and clear pathways for career advancement into leadership roles.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person

• Mission: This person ensures the safe and compliant handling, packaging, and disposal of waste products at customer facilities, contributing directly to environmental protection and regulatory adherence.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Pickups: Make waste pickups throughout a customer’s facility, ensuring all materials are accounted for and handled correctly.
• Consolidation: Conduct chemical bulking and consolidation operations, optimizing storage and preparation for disposal.
• Packaging: Package and label waste products to maximize efficiency and maintain strict regulatory compliance standards.
• Response: Participate in spill response activities on customer’s site as needed, contributing to immediate containment and cleanup efforts.
• Logistics: Ensure the safe loading and unloading of waste hauling vehicles, verifying container integrity and adherence to safety protocols.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an entry-level position at Clean Harbors, ideal for individuals starting their career who possess a High School diploma or equivalent. Many current leaders within the company began their journey in this foundational role, highlighting the potential for significant career growth and development.
• Experience: Beyond possessing a valid driver’s license, candidates should be prepared to complete a background check, drug test, and physical as part of the hiring process.
• Skills: While no specific technical or domain skills are required upon entry, successful InSite Technicians demonstrate a willingness to learn and apply knowledge about science and chemistry. Clean Harbors provides comprehensive company-paid training to develop all necessary job-specific competencies, including safe operation of equipment like forklifts and expertise in waste stream sampling and profiling.