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Clean Harbors

Receiving Chemist I

Clean Harbors, San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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Receiving Chemist I

Summary

Clean Harbors is seeking a

Receiving Chemist I

to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for handling, coding, and processing lab packs and drums, performing initial sampling and analysis, and managing the proper shipping and disposal of waste materials. You will work closely with operations and logistics to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant material handling. This is a great opportunity for those with a background in chemistry, environmental science, or related fields who are ready to grow their career in a dynamic, safety-focused environment.

Shift & Pay:

Night Shift - 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM |

$23.00-$29.00/hour

What It Takes to Work at Clean Harbors

Strong team orientation and communication skills

Ability to follow direction and adapt to changing business needs

Solid understanding of math, chemistry, and chemical testing

Organizational skills, initiative, and attention to detail

Receiving, Shipping, or Lab Pack experience preferred

Proficiency with Windows-based applications

Tested knowledge in at least two areas or advanced understanding in one:

Lab Pack Coding/Processing

Drum Receiving/Coding

Shipping of Waste Materials

Responsibilities

Lab Pack Coding/Processing:

Receive, code, consolidate, and repack lab packs; manage reactive materials; complete all related paperwork; operate lab pack systems

Drum Receiving/Coding:

Sample incoming drums, perform basic analysis, calibrate lab instruments, complete QA/QC documentation, weigh drums for billing, and move to proper storage

Waste Management & Shipping:

Ensure all drums are properly coded and routed; manage outbound shipments using least-cost routing and proper paperwork; coordinate with logistics to stage and prepare shipments

Inventory & Supply Management:

Assist with "Just in Time" inventory, maintain a safe work environment, and mentor/train other team members

Material Sampling & Reporting:

Open, sample, and record received materials per Waste Analysis Plan (WAP); forward samples for further lab analysis

Qualifications

2 years of college or specialized training in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

0-3 years of experience in a similar role

Required certifications: 24-hour OSHA, Forklift, RCRA/DOT training

Knowledge of facility-specific Waste Analysis Plan

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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

eci@cleanharbors.com

or

1-844-922-5547

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Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are a

Military & Veteran friendly company

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