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Warehouse Associate – Forklift Operator

Safety-Kleen
Santa Ana, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/20/2026
Safety-Kleen, a Clean Harbors company, in Santa Ana, CA, is currently hiring for entry-level Facility Technicians to join our team! This position is responsible for performing a variety of labor, material handling, waste processing, and facility support duties in a fast-paced industrial environment. The successful candidate will work with both hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams while maintaining compliance with all safety, environmental, and operational procedures.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a stable career with opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization.

Work Schedule: Multiple schedule options available. 1st Shift (4:00 AM – 12:30 PM), 2nd Shift (12:00 PM - 8:30 PM), & 3rd Shift (8:00 PM - 4:30 AM).

Overtime opportunities may be available based on business needs; however, overtime is not guaranteed.

Hourly Wage: $22.00/HR

Why work for Safety-Kleen?

  • Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
  • Competitive wages
  • Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
  • Group 401K with company matching component
  • Own Part of the Company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
  • Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

Work Environment

  • Industrial warehouse and waste processing facility
  • Facility handles hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams
  • Exposure to strong odors associated with waste handling operations
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, and manual labor activities
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
  • Must be able to work indoors and outdoors as operational needs require

This position requires the use of company-provided PPE, which includes respirator, safety glasses, protective gloves, protective footwear, additional PPE as required by task or work area. A respirator fit test is required and is completed during the pre-employment physical examination and drug screening process. Employees must be able to meet respirator fit requirements, including maintaining a clean-shaven seal area when required.

Employees working in positions with potential exposure to regulated waste materials may participate in the company's occupational health program. This may include the Hepatitis B vaccination series, which is provided following hire in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Handle, sort, move, and process hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials
  • Perform waste container handling, staging, labeling, and inventory activities
  • Load and unload materials and containers in accordance with company procedures
  • Inspect containers and work areas to ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements
  • Operate equipment and tools as trained and authorized
  • Maintain housekeeping standards throughout the facility
  • Assist with facility operations and general labor activities as assigned
  • Lift, carry, push, pull, and move materials, containers, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Follow all company, OSHA, DOT, EPA, and site-specific safety requirements
  • Utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing job duties
  • Work safely in an industrial environment with exposure to strong odors and waste materials

Qualifications

What does it take to work at Safety-Kleen?

Required

  • Ability to work safely in an industrial environment
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Ability to wear required PPE, including a respirator
  • Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and work on feet for extended periods throughout the shift
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality
  • Ability to work any assigned shift

Preferred

  • Prior warehouse, manufacturing, environmental services, waste management, medical waste, or industrial labor experience
  • Forklift or material handling equipment experience
  • Experience working in a safety-sensitive environment

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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