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Safety-Kleen Material Handler Lead in Elgin, Illinois
Safety-Kleen in Elgin, IL is seeking a Lead Warehouse Worker (Material Handler) to complete all assigned warehouse duties in a safe and responsible manner. This role will work within all local, state, and federal rules and regulations; and follow all Safety-Kleen policies and procedures.
Safety-Kleen, a subsidiary of 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
Offering $23/hr + OT + perks
Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
Company paid training and tuition reimbursement
Ensure 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
Supervise warehouse personnel
Unload containerized waste from the route trucks
Reload route trucks with supplies and equipment for next day’s runs
Ensures all waste and containers are in acceptable shipping condition and organized for transport to recycle or distribution centers
Stock the warehouse with received materials
Prepare waste loads for shipment
Housekeeping in the branch (painting, picking up trash, sweeping, cleaning, straightening)
Empty and fill drums of solvent mineral spirits
Perform minor repairs on parts washers at the warehouse
Supervise third party bulk liquid transfers
Order inventory and assist with inventory count at warehouse
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
Previous relevant experience
Attention to detail
Follow specific instructions
Work with minimal supervision at times
Forklift driving skills
Basic computer skills
Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
Perform physical functions per job requirements
Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced computer skills with applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Previous supervisory experience
Previous experience with hazardous materials
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or based on any other federal, state/provincial, or local protected class.
Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
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