Production Operator

Arcwood Environmental Production Operator

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.

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!

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

As a Production Operator you will be responsible for setting up and operating automatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production / processing operation. This role will monitor meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production / process specifications.

Schedule: 12 Hour Nights 5p-5a, 2-3-2 schedule

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
• Operates, tests, and monitors assigned equipment according to established organizational guidelines
• Observes and conducts the operation of equipment and documents maintenance needs
• Reports any malfunctions or abnormalities; makes minor adjustments and repairs to equipment as needed
• Troubleshoots control panels, error lights, and messages to ensure proper equipment function
• Communicates with equipment technicians relating to highly complex equipment issues as needed
• Verifies equipment data for reporting; supports and assists with the installation of operating equipment
• Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Education

- High-school diploma or equivalent (required) - Vocational / technical degree (preferred)

Experience

• 1+ years of relevant experience (preferred)

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

Arcwood offers competitive pay and bonus incentives. Benefits include choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending or health savings accounts, employee and dependent life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401(k) savings plan with 7% company match, and tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans & Disabilities A post-offer drug screen and background check will be required.