Depack Chemist

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Provides assistance in the coordination and proper disposal of waste materials for Arcwood customers.
• Oversight of various tasks including collection, segregation, processing, and supporting documentation of waste activity.
• Assists in the segregation of chemicals by DOT hazard class and packs/unpacks compatible chemicals into appropriate containers and prepares them for treatment or transport; completes all necessary documentation per job.
• Completes logs and other documentation necessary for tracking and billing purposes.
• Tests compatibility of chemicals prior to consolidating for disposal; combines chemicals in drums or disposes of them directly into treatment tanks.
• Receives shipments of waste materials by unloading drums containing smaller lab packs; reviews packing slips to verify amount and type of waste received.
• Maintains operating areas, walls, pipes, and floors in a clean and safe condition.
• Operates and performs inspections for fork trucks, bobcats with attachments and other Company vehicles as needed.
• Utilizes introductory knowledge of hazardous chemicals, hazardous waste generation, management practices, and shipping related procedures.
• Handles hazardous materials and utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed, including boots, gloves, suits, eye/ear protection, and a respirator.
• Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (required); science-related discipline (preferred).
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification (preferred).

Experience

• In lieu of degree 4+ years of related environmental waste experience (required).
• Prior lab packing experience (preferred).