Hazardous Materials Handler needed in Escondido(Apply Now)
Hiring in Escondido: Hazardous Materials Handler
Quick Facts
- OPENING in Escondido: Part-Time Hazardous Materials Handler
- Team: Waste Management (Escondido Branch)
- Location: Escondido, CA (Local Candidates Only)
- Work in Escondido, CA.
- Join Waste Management and grow your skills.
Pay & Perks
- Pay Rate: $24-$31/hr ($28.00/hr)
- Perks: Employee discounts.
- Weekly pay options often available.
Company Overview: Waste Management offers comprehensive hazardous material solutions, protecting worker safety and environmental compliance across industrial, commercial, and healthcare manufacturing partners.
Position Summary & Responsibilities: As a Hazardous Materials Handler, you execute safe receiving, sorting, labeling, drum consolidation, and staging of regulated chemicals and hazardous waste products inside treatment and storage facilities. You operate forklifts to maneuver chemical totes and drums, inspect container integrity to prevent leaks, apply proper DOT hazard labels, and complete chemical waste manifests. You also maintain clean spill containment bays and strictly adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. This position is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site facility presence (zero remote capability).
Qualifications & Benefits: High School Diploma or GED required alongside a valid 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification. Requires 1+ years of experience handling hazardous materials, chemical manufacturing, or industrial waste processing, along with forklift operator certification. Offers competitive hazard pay rates, complete health/dental coverage, 401(k) company match, paid time off, and protective gear allowances.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Hazardous Materials Handler needed in Escondido position pay at Waste Management?
This role offers a pay range of $24 - $31. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Escondido.
Where is this Hazardous Materials Handler needed in Escondido job located?
This position is based in Escondido, CA. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Escondido.
Do I need a forklift certification for this role?
No prior forklift certification is required. Waste Management provides free, paid on-site training and certification for all powered industrial truck (PIT) equipment including forklifts, clamp trucks, and order pickers.
How many hours per week is this part-time Hazardous Materials Handler needed in Escondido role?
Part-time positions at Waste Management generally range from 20 to 30 hours per week with flexible scheduling options. Exact hours depend on business needs and your availability.
What benefits does Waste Management offer for this position?
Waste Management provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
Does Waste Management pay weekly for this role?
Waste Management offers weekly pay options for eligible associates. Your pay schedule will be confirmed during the onboarding process at the Escondido facility.
