Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist)

Job overview

The Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist) is an onsite role based in La Palma, CA, with customer-site work. Compensation is not specified in the structured pay fields; the posting states a recruiting pay range of $19–$22. Clean Harbors provides environmental, energy, and industrial services and describes its work as supporting sustainability and cleaning the Earth. This entry-level field role handles chemical waste at customer locations, helping ensure it is identified, packaged, documented, and prepared for compliant shipment. The work supports safe waste management and adherence to applicable regulations and company procedures.

What you'll do

• Handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste
• prepare packing lists, labels, manifests, and land-disposal restriction notifications
• inspect storage areas and drums for leaks, spills, and labeling compliance
• sample and profile waste streams when needed
• prepare projects for shipment
• follow site-specific regulations, health and safety plans, and company procedures
• safely operate vehicles in accordance with applicable requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

environmental field chemist

cleanpack chemist

hazardous waste

customer-site work

chemical packing

waste compliance

la palma ca

clean harbors

cdl school sponsorship

cdl class b

hazmat endorsement

tanker endorsement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health benefits after 30 days of full-time employment, including 401(k) with company match.

Why this role

Customer-facing work at customer sites; CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement to be obtained within six months by position; CDL school sponsorship is mentioned in the listing title.

About the employer

Clean Harbors is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services. Sector: 56.