Depack Chemist

About Arcwood

Every advancement—from the products we use to the medicines and technologies we depend on—creates waste that must be handled responsibly. For more than 50 years, Arcwood Environmental has helped organizations across the United States manage the byproducts of progress safely and thoughtfully. With deep expertise and innovative waste management technology across a growing nationwide footprint, Arcwood protects people, communities, and the environment through work that often happens behind the scenes.

Our Values

We Move Forward Together, One Team With a Shared Purpose, Counting On Each Other Every Day. Our Core Values Demonstrate How We Work Together To Deliver Value For Our Customers, Putting Them At The Center Of All We Do:

• Lead with Safety: We uphold the highest safety and compliance standards to protect our teams, our customers and the communities that count on us.
• Solve Problems Creatively: We push for better – advancing technologies, processes, and ideas that protect human health and the environment.
• Own It Together: We are individually and collectively accountable for our work and our impact, knowing that progress is only achieved by working together – with our customers, and with each other.
• Deliver for Customers: We put customers at the center of all we do. When we live our values – lead with safety, solving problems creatively, and owning our work together – the result is clear: we deliver exceptional value for our customers.

We've reached a unique point as a company: big enough to deliver broad capability and consistent performance, while striving to be nimbler and more responsive to our customers' evolving needs. Come join Arcwood and be part of our legacy of environmental leadership!

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in the coordination and proper disposal of waste materials for Arcwood customers
• Oversee various tasks including collection, segregation, processing and supporting documentation of waste activity
• Prioritize health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
• Assist in the segregation of chemicals by Department of Transportation (DOT) hazard class and pack/unpack compatible chemicals into appropriate containers and prepare them for treatment or transport; complete all necessary documentation per job
• Complete logs and other documentation necessary for tracking and billing purposes
• Test compatibility of chemicals prior to consolidating for disposal; combine chemicals in drums or dispose of them directly into treatment tanks
• Receive shipments of waste materials by unloading drums containing smaller lab packs; review packing slips to verify amount and type of waste received
• Maintain operating areas, walls, pipes, and floors in a clean and safe condition
• Operate and perform inspections for fork trucks, bobcats with attachments and other Company vehicles as needed
• Utilize introductory knowledge of hazardous chemicals, hazardous waste generation, management practices and shipping related procedures
• Handle hazardous materials and utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed, including boots, gloves, suits, eye/ear protection and a respirator
• Take on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (required); science-related discipline (preferred)
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification (preferred)
• In lieu of degree: 4+ years of related environmental waste experience (required)
• Prior lab packing experience (preferred)

Benefits

Arcwood offers stability you can count on and opportunities to grow. We provide steady work, competitive pay, and above-market benefits that reflect the importance of what we do. As we continue to grow, you'll have the chance to build skills, take on new challenges, and build a career. When you join Arcwood, you join a team that honors its legacy, values hardworking people, and shows up every day to protect people, communities, and the future we share.