Hazardous Materials Handler

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

What You'll Do: 

The Hazardous Materials Handler supports Gundersen's Comprehensive Waste Program and the Environmental Compliance Department under the direction of the Environmental Compliance Manager. The Hazardous Materials Handler performs work in fields related to industrial health and hygiene, waste management, safety, environmental reporting, compliance, community support, and sustainability.

What's Available: 

• Full Time  - 80 hours biweekly (1.0 FTE) 

• Schedule primarily Monday- Friday 8-4:30pm

• Location: Based at our Main Campus in La Crosse, WI. The role will frequently travel in company owned fleet vehicles

• Starting pay of up to $23.40/hour with experience!  

• Travels to and from regional and affiliate sites collecting, weighing, and transporting hazardous waste, pharmaceutical waste, infectious waste, and other identified waste. 

• Maintains the hazardous waste rooms and waste inventory across Gundersen's hospitals and clinic locations

What You'll Need: 

• REQUIRED - Valid Driver's License (DL), Federal Medical Card, In-House Driver’s Road Test Certificate within 60 days of hire

• REQUIRED - High School Diploma/GED

• REQUIRED - At least 1 year of relevant work experience safely transporting and handling hazardous materials.

• Please provide a resume and cover letter for this position if you apply.

What You'll Get: 

• A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated 

• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center 

• A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member 

• Substantial retirement contribution including 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution 

• Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States 

Join our passionate team and make a difference in the daily lives of our patients. If you are motivated, skilled, and dedicated to delivering exceptional laboratory services, we would love to hear from you. 

About Gundersen Health System: 

Gundersen Health System, becoming Emplify Health, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa, serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties annually. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services.  

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

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