Receiving Chemist I

Join Clean Harbors as a Receiving Chemist I – San Jose, CA
📍 Location: San Jose, CA
💲 Starting at $25/hour + $1.75/hour Night Shift Differential
🕕 Shifts: Morning (6:00am–2:30pm) & Evening (3:00pm–11:30pm)

Are you ready to start or grow your career in environmental science or hazardous waste management? Clean Harbors, North America’s premier provider of environmental and industrial services, is seeking Receiving Chemists I to join our highly respected team in San Jose!

As a Receiving Chemist, you'll play a key role in processing incoming chemical waste, ensuring safety, and keeping operations running smoothly. Whether you’re just getting started or bringing prior experience, this is your opportunity to grow in a fast-paced, safety-first environment with unmatched career development potential.

🌟 Why Join Clean Harbors?

Health & Safety First – We live it 365 days a year.

Competitive Pay & Benefits – Starting at $25/hr with night shift differential.

Comprehensive Health Coverage – Begins just 30 days after hire.

401(k) with Company Match – Start investing in your future from day one.

Generous PTO & Paid Training – We invest in you!

Career Advancement – Real opportunities to grow and move up.

Tuition Reimbursement – We’ll help you build your future.

🧪 What You’ll Do:

Safely unload and process incoming containers of chemical waste.

Analyze drum contents and assign proper disposal codes.

Perform basic lab tests and sampling using standard instrumentation.

Accurately track all waste using our proprietary WIN software and handheld scanners.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant work area.

Communicate with internal teams to ensure smooth operations.

✅ What You Bring:

High School diploma or equivalent (required).

Comfort with computers and Windows-based applications.

Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.

Experience in warehousing, chemistry, lab work, or inventory (preferred).

Good communication skills and willingness to learn.

Forklift experience and a valid driver’s license are a plus!

🚀 Start Your Clean Harbors Journey Today!

Whether you’re looking to begin a career in environmental services or take the next step in your technical path, Clean Harbors offers the training, support, and stability you’re looking for.

Apply now at https://careers.cleanharbors.com and take the first step toward a rewarding future.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran-friendly employer and proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.