At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.
We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As an HSE Chemical & Waste handling Operator supporting the MTO Health & Safety Team in Sinking Springs, PA, a typical day will include:
Performs routine inspections of chemical storage and handling areas to ensure proper labeling, container integrity, compliant storage, and adherence to safety and segregation requirements.
Coordinates the receipt, labeling, communication, distribution, and proper storage of incoming chemical deliveries across assigned departments and locations.
Organizes, stores, and maintains chemical inventories by transferring and staging materials from docks, storage areas, or intersite transfers to designated compliant locations.
Supports chemical receiving and inspection activities by collaborating with Quality Assurance and following established procedures.
Assists with chemical ordering, inventory control, and supply coordination to ensure adequate stock levels, operational readiness, and uninterrupted workflow.
Performs routine waste-handling duties, including collecting, transferring, consolidating, and staging chemical, biological, universal, and process-generated wastes in compliance with site procedures and regulatory requirements.
Handles container emptying, waste movement, and preparation tasks for various liquid and solid waste streams to support safe and efficient operations.
Manages the safe handling, organization, and placement of waste materials within central accumulation areas and chemical storage rooms across all assigned site locations.
Performs segregation, preparation, and recycling activities for universal and special wastes such as batteries, aerosols, electronic materials, and other regulated waste categories.
Monitors prepare, and stages liquid waste containers, used oils, and other production-related wastes for compliant storage and scheduled removal by external vendors.
Completes required waste management documentation, logs, and recordkeeping to maintain accuracy, compliance, and readiness for audits or vendor pickups.
Performs scheduled inspections, preventive maintenance, and condition checks within chemical and waste storage environments at designated locations.
Monitors inventory levels and procure necessary operational supplies, including containers, PPE, drums, absorbents, and related materials.
Coordinates scheduled hazardous and non-hazardous waste pickups by preparing documentation, compiling inventory information, staging materials, and communicating with designated waste management vendors.
Verifies materials during vendor visits, assists with staging and loading, and ensures all procedures follow regulatory and organizational requirements.
Facilitates and documents intersite transfers of chemicals or waste materials to maintain compliant and organized storage and operational continuity.
Receives, unloads, stores, and stages transferred materials, ordered supplies, and operational equipment to support overall chemical and waste management functions.
Supports recycling, scrap removal, loading activities, and required documentation return to appropriate departments.
Performs any additional duties assigned by the Supervisor to maintain safety, environmental compliance, and uninterrupted operational performance.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:
High School Diploma or equivalent
The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English 2 Years of Relevant Experience
Worksite location: Onsite
Relocation: No
Sponsorship Assistance: No
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE:
Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves.
See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities.
Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off and much more.
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Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.