Material Handler Lead
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Job Description
Safety-Kleen in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Warehouse Worker Lead (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 Recruiting Pay rangeComprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company matchOpportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your careerCompany paid training and tuition reimbursement
Responsibilities
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 mannerSupervise warehouse personnelUnload containerized waste from the route trucksReload route trucks with supplies and equipment for next day’s runsEnsures all waste and containers are in acceptable shipping condition and organized for transport to recycle or distribution centersStock the warehouse with received materialsPrepare waste loads for shipmentHousekeeping in the branch (painting, picking up trash, sweeping, cleaning, straightening)Empty and fill drums of solvent mineral spiritsPerform minor repairs on parts washers at the warehouseSupervise third party bulk liquid transfersOrder inventory and assist with inventory count at warehouseFollow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rulesSafely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirementsSafely observe all corporate operating guidelines and proceduresObserve all company environmental health and safety operating guidelinesPerform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Previous relevant experienceAttention to detail Follow specific instructionsWork with minimal supervision at timesForklift driving skillsBasic computer skills Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditionsPerform physical functions per job requirementsSuccessfully 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 experiencePrevious 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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