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Environmental Services Technician – Hazardous Waste Management (InSite Chemist)

Clean Harbors

📍 Cordova, IL 52806📅 Posted November 2, 2026Listing sourced from Clean Harbors Careers

Pay: Not listed by the employer

Employment type: Full-Time. Confirm working hours on the application page.

License · from the listing: • Valid Driver's License required
Experience & training · from the listing: • Company paid training and tuition reimbursement
Schedule · from the listing: • Monday through Friday schedule, start time 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

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Job Description

Clean Harbors is seeking an Environmental Services Technician (InSite Chemist) to join our safety-conscious team in Cordova, IL. This position is based at a customer facility and focuses on hazardous waste inventory management, environmental compliance, and preparing waste materials for safe transportation and disposal.

No previous hazardous waste experience or college degree is required! We are looking for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, enjoys working with a team, and is eager to learn. We provide the training needed to help you develop the skills necessary to succeed in the environmental services industry.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in environmental operations and build a career with an established industry leader.

This position is NOT a laboratory-based position
Valid Driver's License required
Monday through Friday schedule, start time 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
Competitive Starting Pay: ($23.00 - $25.00 hourly DOE)
Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

Receive, inspect, and inventory hazardous waste containers, including drums, totes, and palletized materials.
Maintain accurate inventory records and track waste materials within the facility.
Prepare shipping manifests, sales orders, and other documentation for hazardous waste transportation and disposal.
Generate and apply appropriate labels to waste containers.
Assist with organizing, preparing, and loading waste shipments onto outbound trailers.
Perform routine inspections of designated waste accumulation areas to ensure safe and compliant operations.
Assist with creating waste profiles and maintaining environmental compliance documentation.
Work between the office, waste storage areas, and other designated locations throughout the customer facility.
Occasionally operate a light-duty company vehicle for on-site inspections and other work-related activities.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Follow all company safety procedures and applicable environmental regulations.
Ensures drum count is correct and that drum conditions are shippable in accordance our company’s policies and procedure
Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
Perform other duties as assigned

No college degree or previous industry experience required.
Willingness to learn hazardous waste management procedures and environmental safety practices.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Basic computer skills and ability to accurately enter and maintain inventory information.
Ability to work effectively with others in a team-oriented environment.
Dependable, responsible, and willing to take accountability for assigned tasks.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record for occasional company vehicle operation.
Ability to complete required safety, hazardous materials, and HAZWOPER training.
Preferred but Not Required:
Previous experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, shipping and receiving, or environmental services.
Familiarity with hazardous materials, waste handling, or environmental regulations.
An educational background in chemistry, environmental science, or a related field.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility during the workday.
Ability to lift and carry materials up to 50 pounds as required.
Ability to perform occasional bending, reaching, and other physical activities associated with inventory management and waste handling.
Ability to safely work in an industrial environment while following required safety and PPE procedures.

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.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

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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