Household Waste Technician Internship at HPC… · Woodbury

Summary: Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States. The Household Waste Technician Internship program is designed for students interested in maintaining a sustainable environment, where interns will handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste while assisting with household hazardous waste collections. Responsibilities: - Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times - Handles the safe collection, sorting, and disposal of hazardous materials that come from homes — old paint, cleaning chemicals, batteries, motor oil, and pesticides - Prepare computer generated packing lists, labels, and manifests - Inspect drums for compliance with labeling regulations - Collect, segregate, and properly package waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance - Safe loading and unloading of waste hauling vehicles - Conducts projects/jobs according to site specific Federal, State, and local regulations and health and safety plans - Sample and profile new waste streams or any waste needing analytical testing - Shadow various roles within the Organization to learn about overall business - Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules - Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines - Attend Networking events within the Internship Program - Complete a final project presentation - Perform other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent - Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in an applicable discipline (Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Sustainability, etc.) and be in their Junior or Senior year - Must have a valid Driver's License and reliable transportation - Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position - Ability to perform physical functions per job requirements Required Skills: Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Sciences Important Skills: Sustainability Nice-to-Have Skills: Commitment to safety, Team-oriented Benefits: Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!, Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth, Positive and safe work environments, Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career