Chemical Technician jobs in Hillsboro, OR

Job Summary

This position will support operations for ACTEnviro by conducting environmental services and collections while observing safety protocols (proACTive).

Accountabilities

• Process and consolidate various chemicals, including bio-hazardous materials
• Assist with loading and shipping hazardous waste, including biological waste
• Inspect hazardous waste storage areas and documentation
• Label and organize containers in compliance with all regulations
• Responds to emergency situations when called upon
• Clean dock/facility as directed by client or management 
• Attend and maintain all required training necessary to perform job
• Perform safe work practices involving chemical, radiological and bioactive agents
• Availability to work weekends and extended hours as needed

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Willingness/Ability to drive a B/C truck and have 3 years clean driving record, a plus
• Knowledge of the hazardous waste industry a plus
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background screen, physical, and drug-screen

Education/Experience

• High school education or equivalent
• Experience in the hazardous materials/waste industry preferred
• Successfully completed HAZWOPER 40 hour (must have copies if certified), a plus

Other Information

• ACTenviro is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans
• This job description is a general description of essential job functions.  It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all duties of someone in this position would perform.  All employees of ACTenviro are expected to perform tasks assigned by ACTenviro management/supervisory personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties 

ACTenviro is a nationally recognized, employee-owned company involved in all facets of hazardous waste management. As a single-source provider of hazardous and biological waste management, recycling, disposal, treatment, health and safety, and compliance services, ACT is at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution. 

ACTenviro is a Forward-Thinking, Professional Organization with Family Values and Customer Commitment.

Please visit www.actenviro.com  to learn more about ACT.