Environmental Specialist- San Diego, CA

Job Title: Material Handler
Location: San Diego, CA
Pay Range: $20-21/hr
Work Hours: 5am – 1:30pm
Type of Employment: Contract to Hire


The Planet Group is currently seeking a Material handler for a growing company. Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma, and 2-4 years of material handling experience. Apply now for immediate consideration.

Position Summary:

The Material Handler consolidates, treats, stores, packs, transports and/or disposes of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and compliant practices, policies, and procedures.  Maintain detailed and accurate records.

Key Responsibilities

•    Segregate and package material for transport. 

•    Assist in maintaining inventory and storage of hazardous materials in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, practices and procedures.

•    Operate fork trucks and other mobile equipment to move containers to and from storage and treatment areas and to load/unload trailers.

•    Complete required documentation accurately, timely and legibly in accordance with applicable regulations and customer policies, practices and procedures.

•    Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications

•    Ability to repeatedly lift and carry 50 pounds throughout the workday

•    Ability to stand and walk over uneven surfaces for extended periods

•    Visual acuity to read labels and documentation; depth perception to safely drive forklifts

•    Ability to hear vehicle warning chimes and alarms

•    Ability to work outdoors in all climate conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled conditions

•    Willingness and ability to wear company-issued personal protection equipment including safety glasses, hard had, steel toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator. 

Minimum Requirements

•    High school diploma or GED

•    Experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment

•    Basic computer skills to complete web-based training

•    Ability to understand and respond to written and verbal English

•    Ability to predictably and regularly attend work during scheduled hours.  Must be willing and able to occasionally work nights, weekends and variable schedule(s) as necessary.

•    Ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers.