Josh Hartley
Atwater
Summary
Dedicated professional with 15 years of extensive experience in the hazardous waste and warehouse industry, skilled in managing complex tasks such as hydrofluoric acid spill response and efficient loading of hazardous materials. Proven expertise in forklift operation and pallet jack utilization, along with a strong background in shipping, receiving, and inventory management. Recognized for a collaborative work ethic and commitment to continuous learning, consistently mastering new skills and tackling challenges head-on. Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer, with a willingness to relocate within California, including San Jose, Fremont, Modesto, Merced, and Gustine.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hazardous Waste Technician
BB&E-Moffett Field
05.2024 - 04.2025
- On site contract at the NASA Ames Research Center.
- Receive emails from assigned buildings to pick up waste, bring back and process. Once processed log the paperwork and information in a system on the computer.
- Perform weekly inspections, periodic housekeeping, and helping with shipments or receiving supplies.
- In charge of massive chemical inventory move. Including identification of the chemicals. Research of the hazardous aspects from the SDS's. Segregation, organization and finally preparing said chemicals for the lab pack process.
- Maximized protections by accurately labeling hazardous waste containers in line with environmental and safety requirements.
- Removed soil, debris and other materials from spill sites and placed in appropriate containers.
Receiving Technician
Clean Harbors Environmental Services
04.2021 - 03.2024
- Processed hazardous waste including labeling and sampling.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
Warehouse Manager
All Clean Hazardous Waste Removal
04.2019 - 02.2022
- Managed the 10 day for all waste on site. Received inventory of drums, waste, ppe, etc.. Operated a forklift regularly, along with pallet jacks and other tools. Helped drivers offload and load supplies/waste.
- Made sure manifests, labels, and weights were correct.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
Hazardous Waste Technician
Tesla Fremont Factory
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Everything from site services, moving waste out from the factory to our 90-day area. Operating forklifts, and standing pallet jacks. Dealing with manifests, labels, and inventory.
- Handled emergency spills and environmental cleanup requests with organized approach.
- Sampled and characterized waste to generate accurate materials profiles.
- Operated and maintained forklifts to move supplies and contaminated materials.
Hazardous Waste Technician
All Clean Hazardous Waste Removal
09.2015 - 12.2017
- Went out with drivers to job sites, worked on Decon and demo sites. Worked as a contractor at Tesla working on scrapped batteries.
Hazardous Waste Technician
Advanced Chemical Transport
09.2012 - 09.2014
- Worked in warehouse helping drivers, went with drivers to job sites. Also spent 15 months working on a closure site.
Education
High school diploma or GED -
Cupertino High School
Cupertino, CA06.2008
Skills
- Effective communication
- Warehouse management experience
- Shipping & Receiving (5 years)
- Computer skills
- Hazardous waste disposal
- Experienced pallet jack operator
- Physical strength and endurance
- Proficient forklift operator with a decade of experience
- Hazardous waste management
- Load & unload
- Customer service
- Effective time management
- Effective organizational skills
- Warehouse Experience
- Load & Unload (2 years)
- Warehouse Management (3 years)
- Forklift certification
- Confined space entry
- Personal protective equipment
- Sampling techniques
- Respiratory protection
- Hazardous material handling
Certification
- Non-CDL Class C
- Forklift Certification
- Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training
- Driver's License
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Hazardous Waste Technician
BB&E-Moffett Field
05.2024 - 04.2025
Receiving Technician
Clean Harbors Environmental Services
04.2021 - 03.2024
Warehouse Manager
All Clean Hazardous Waste Removal
04.2019 - 02.2022
Hazardous Waste Technician
Tesla Fremont Factory
01.2018 - 01.2019
Hazardous Waste Technician
All Clean Hazardous Waste Removal
09.2015 - 12.2017
Hazardous Waste Technician
Advanced Chemical Transport
09.2012 - 09.2014
High school diploma or GED -
Cupertino High School