Hazardous Waste & Facility Assistant

SMS Staffing Inc is Hiring Immediately for a skilled Hazardous Waste & Facility Assistant!

Job Title: Hazardous Waste & Facility Assistant

Job Location: North Chicago, IL

Job Type: Temp to Hire

Pay: $16 - $18/hour (depending on experience)

Shift Structure: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm; ONSITE, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Role Overview

We are seeking a Hazardous Waste & Facility Assistant who assists in maintaining hazardous waste and wastewater activities of the company. This may include segregating, labeling, transporting, storing, recording and inspecting hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials. 

About the Hazardous Waste & Facility Assistant Role: 

• Assist in sampling each processed stormwater sample point.
• Transfer processed stormwater into containers and discharge accordingly.
• Assist in cleaning and maintaining cleanliness of each sample point.
• Assist day-to-day operations of maintenance personnel (Cleaning, painting, etc)
• Assist in data entry of sample records, hazardous waste records, etc
• Push, pull and move full pails/drums/totes (500lbs) of waste containers using various means
• Must keep the work area and equipment clean and neat.
• Complete Monthly Preventative Maintenance (PMSs) that includes Emergency safety showers, Fire Extinguishers.
• Complete maintenance daily job tasks that include PIT inspections, parking lot cleanup, and vegetation removal from lots.
• Responsible for collecting empty cans/containers from various areas and keeping track of what is collected and processing them in the can crusher. 
• Maintain the can crusher area neat and organized.

About You: The ideal candidate for the Hazardous Waste & Facility Assistant will have the following skills and experience:

• Basic Math skills.
• High School Diploma 
• At least 3 years industry experience. 
• Ability to learn and conduct testing on local wastewater categorical effluent limits and processed stormwater based on standard regulations. 
• Must have good written/verbal communication skills as well as general PC knowledge. 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Special Circumstances of the Job: 

• Basic understanding of how wastes (hazardous/non-hazardous) are classified, labeled and managed. 
• The ability to operate power/hand tools as well as a pressure washer. 
• Must be able to wear safety equipment (respirator, gloves, chemical suit, boots, goggles, face shield, steel-toe work boots, etc.). 
• This position will require outdoor work at time during inclement weather. 
• It will also require at times heavy lifting, climbing, stooping, and standing for long periods of time. 
• This position involves safety-sensitive functions.
• The aptitude to complete both a written and driving forklift test

Join the SMS team! It takes more than top-notch facilities, modern equipment, and innovative technologies to become our customer’s most trusted supplier. It takes people who are committed to our customer’s success and who are willing to go the extra mile to get the job done right.

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