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Waste Handler

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026
Who We Are

This position is with Helena Industries (HI). HI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC and provides production and distribution solutions to customers across a wide variety of industries. HI is one of the largest chemical toll manufacturers in the U.S. and our clients include many household name brands and large retailers.

About The Job

The Waste Handler accepts waste from waste streams, segregates hazardous from non-hazardous materials and prepares labels for appropriate storage and/or disposal.

What Your Day Will Look Like

  • Removes waste from pallets, trash barrels, wire baskets, offices, production and storage areas, laboratory and maintenance.
  • Organizes and inventories all waste and recycled materials stored in facility.
  • Monitors and assists the production team to ensure all waste materials are stored in the proper containers and that the containers are properly labeled.
  • Prepares and loads all waste materials, both hazardous and non-hazardous, for shipment in accordance with D.O.T. regulations.
  • Uses appropriate machinery to wash, rinse, crush, shred or chip drums, containers, etc. to decontaminate and reduce bulk.
  • Maintains a clean work environment both inside and outside the facility by using good housekeeping habits.
  • May be required to drive a company vehicle.
  • Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
  • Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
  • Regular and reliable attendance is required.
  • Follows all company policies and procedures.

Education & Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • One year of work experience is required.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of D.O.T. and EPA regulations.
  • Forklift experience is preferred.
  • Capable of passing an OSHA respirator physical.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time in extreme hot or cold temperatures is required.
  • Able to work rotating shifts as scheduled is required.
  • Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
  • Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
  • Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle. Must be able to meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
  • Applicants for positions requiring operation of a moving vehicle or interaction with heavy equipment must meet the legal age requirement.

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.

The work environment for this position is in a typical plant/warehouse environment where the noise level is usually moderate to loud. In this position, you will regularly work near moving equipment/mechanical parts and could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.

This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand, (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods.

Benefits At Helena

  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
  • Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
  • Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service.
  • Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
  • Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
  • Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
  • Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
  • Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.
  • Education Assistance.
  • And much more!

For More Detailed Information About Our Benefits, Visit Helenacareers.com/benefits.

STAY CONNECTED TO THE HELENA POWERHOUSE!

Follow us on social @HelenaCareers or visit us at helenacareers.com.

Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.

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