Company Description

About Veolia North America ... A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website 1676146482244

Job Description

BENEFITS

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Position Purpose

Responsible for performing a variety of routine tasks in the movement and processing of hazardous and non-hazardous materials including disassembly, sorting, packing, re-packing, and loading and unloading. Operates equipment such as lamp processors, distillation ovens, shredders, pallet trucks, forklifts, bailers, compactors, air compressors, hand tools, overhead cranes, and scissor lifts.

Primary Duties/responsibilities • Maintains a safe and compliant work environment at all times. Works safely and wears appropriate PPE for task. • Complies with all environmental, health and safety policies and procedures. • Loads and unloads various materials such as pallets, totes, drums, etc. • Constructs packaging/boxes/containers and prepares for shipment. • Uses a variety of hand tools such as impact wrenches, drum carts, saws, torches, etc. • Moves material within the facility using appropriate equipment such as hand trucks, pallet trucks, forklifts, etc. • Dismantles/sorts materials for recycling/disposal. • Operates and performs routine maintenance/inspections on recycling equipment. • Prepares by-product materials for shipment, including the baling or containerization of material. • Assists in completing paperwork for processing/transportation of materials. • Performs general housekeeping duties and maintains a clean, organized and safe work area. • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background: • High School diploma or GED

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities • Knowledge of VES-TS standard operating procedures, policies, and regulations • Skilled in the use of electronic equipment including barcoding scanners • Ability to communicate effectively • Ability to safely operate material handling equipment • Ability to work well in team environment

Required Certification / Licenses / Training • HAZWOPER Certification • Forklift Certification

Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Full-Time

Location

Tallahassee, FL (Onsite)

Job Type

Field Operations & Technicians

Experience

Not Specified

Date Posted

03/05/2024

Job ID

REF28672Y

Veolia North America

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