Technician II - WMSS, In Plant

WM is seeking another Technician II to support a new customer site. The ideal candidate will possess the qualifications outlined below, along with specific training requirements. This role will support the Sustainability Services onsite program, including manual labor associated with chemical handling, lab pack duties, drum movements within the facility, drum bulking, assisting when extra personnel are needed, and other assigned duties. This position focuses on hazardous and non-hazardous waste-related projects.

Schedule:

• Days: 7 days Pitman schedule
• Shift: 7am -7pm

Scope of Work:

• Operating Pneumatic Tire Electric and/or Propane Lift Truck on Manufacturing site.
• Lab-packing of Hazardous Waste.
• Movement of waste across the site.
• Labeling of Waste Containers.
• Ensure proper waste segregation, meet regulatory shipment windows, adhere to container labeling, maintain good housekeeping, and keep accurate tracking logs.
• Segregate, label, mark, and package waste materials safely and compliantly.
• Collect, pour, transfer, consolidate, repackage, and package solid, liquid, and sludge material.
• Perform labor-intensive activities such as container or drum collection, drum bulking, sorting trash for recyclables, and loading trucks.
• Transfer waste into containers of different sizes.
• Provide labor support at 90-Day Hazardous Waste Pad, when applicable.
• Wear required personal protective equipment.
• Participate and cooperate in safety processes, including following written procedures, attending required training, and scheduled meetings.
• Immediately report any unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries, or property damage to the supervisor.
• Follow Environmental and Quality Management System (ISO 14001/9001) policies, procedures, and operational controls related to job responsibilities.
• Maintain compliance with applicable environmental, safety, and transportation regulations.

Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

• Education: Associate's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and two (2) years of relevant work experience.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• RCRA and DOT regulatory compliance experience preferred.
• 24-hour HAZWOPER certification (or equivalent) or the ability to obtain such within 30 days of employment.
• Manifesting hazardous and non-hazardous waste experience preferred.
• Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required by certain customer-contract requirements. Such testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing.

Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Forklift Truck Experience
• Ability to lift 34-40kg

Preferred but NOT required:

• Ministry of Labor Worker Acknowledgement – MOL Step 4.
• TDG.
• WHMIS.
• Experience lab-packing or handling of industrial Non-Haz Waste.
• Experience lab-packing or handling of hazardous industrial Waste.

Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, most of the work day;
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to 34-40 kg most of the work day;
• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to chemicals, most of the work day;
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday;

The expected hourly base pay for this on-site position is $29/hr. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific hourly rate offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. This position is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on RRSP, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.