Hazardous Materials Technician (InSite Technician)

Clean Harbors in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking an InSite Technician to join our team at a customer facility. This position is responsible for the safe handling, sorting, packaging, and preparation of hazardous waste materials for transportation and disposal.

This is a hands-on, entry-level opportunity involving primarily pharmaceutical and retail waste products, including expired medications, aerosols, lotions, and other consumer goods. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, and willing to learn. Previous hazardous waste experience is not required, and training will be provided.

This position offers a consistent Monday–Friday schedule with occasional opportunities for additional overtime at other nearby facilities.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Competitive starting pay; $24.00-$25.00 hourly, based on experience and qualifications
• Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement
• Opportunity to increase weekly earnings through site coverage assignments
• Exposure to a variety of customer locations and operations
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• Group 401K with company matching component
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

• Safely sort, segregate, and package pharmaceutical and retail hazardous waste materials in accordance with company procedures and applicable regulations.
• Prepare and properly package waste materials for shipment and transportation.
• Assist with the safe loading and handling of packaged waste materials.
• Utilize manual pallet jacks to move and organize materials within the facility.
• Inspect containers and packaging to ensure proper handling, integrity, and compliance.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Follow all established safety procedures and utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Participate in required safety meetings, training, and compliance activities.
• Work cooperatively with team members and customer personnel to support daily operations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No previous hazardous waste experience required; willing to train the right candidate.
• Strong work ethic with dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety procedures, and established work processes.
• Good attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Ability to perform physical work involving frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to work effectively in a warehouse or industrial environment.
• Willingness to wear required PPE and complete applicable safety and compliance training.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in warehouse operations, material handling, packaging, or distribution.
• Familiarity with manual pallet jacks or similar material-handling equipment.
• Previous experience handling waste materials or working in a safety-focused environment.
  

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Primarily on-site work in a warehouse and waste-processing environment.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and handling of materials throughout the shift.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull materials as required by the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must follow all facility-specific safety and PPE requirements.
  

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 is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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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