RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Perform the duties of handling hazardous materials/wastes to receive, categorize, store, distribute and ship by ensuring compliance to various environmental rules and regulations, where methods and procedures may not always be established.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

Pickup truck, pallet jack, HEPA vacuum cleaner, pumps, hoses, sampling kit, drum tipper, drum crusher, forklift, protective clothing, MSDS’s.

MATERIAL:

Hazardous materials/wastes, neutralization chemicals, absorbent, shipping and packaging materials, sample jars, drums, drum labels, hazardous waste manifests.

WORKING PROCEDURE:

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE USUAL MAJOR JOB DUTIES BUT THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE PERFORMANCE OF OTHER DUTIES BY THE INCUMBENT, NOR THE QUESTION BEING RAISED ON THE PROPER RATE FOR THE ASSIGNMENT.

In addition to performing the duties of Hazardous Material Handler, performs the following.

Receive general work assignment and instructions from the Environmental Affairs Manager and other environmental professionals.Must be trained and certified in proper handling and mixing of chemicals, respirator training/fit test, hazardous waste management, waste handling and awareness training, ERT (Emergency Response Team) and DOT HM-181 training for shipment of hazardous materials.Understand and use the various environmental regulations and rules of categorization to determine the priority of handling and the proper processing/handling of the materials waste for storage, distribution or preparation for shipment.Understand the principles defined by Environmental Affairs to maintain waste containers by properly storing and completing necessary documentation (waste manifest and labeling) for inspections or shipments.Understand the nature of the material to ensure proper categorization for incoming hazardous materials to avoid unsafe mixtures or costly disposal.Identify various hazardous materials/waste streams and match the materials to a predetermined material description.Conduct environmental techs work skills when that employee is absent, ill, medical leave or vacation. These duties include replacing all ground water filers, checking all stations and pump water when full, and observing checking and pumping bulk tank when full. Perform work of equal or lower skill as required

This is a union represented position.

Basic Qualifications: 

Minimum 3 years of experience handling hazardous materials, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment 

Existing knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations related to hazardous waste 

HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) 40-hour certification or willingness to obtain immediately 

Knowledge of proper hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal procedures 

Familiarity with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and hazardous communication standards 

Basic computer skills for documentation and data entry in compliance software 

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb frequently and lift move up to 35 pounds throughout the workday 

United States Citizenship and valid Driver’s license 

High school diploma or GED equivalent required 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Completion of HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) 40-hour certification

Completion of DOT HAZMAT certification  

Prior experience with waste segregation, packaging, and shipment preparation.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.