Material Handler

Arcwood EnvironmentalEvery 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 & ResponsibilitiesMaterial Handler As a Material Handler you will be responsible for loading, unloading, processing and storing hazardous and nonhazardous waste materials at a permitted waste treatment facility with supervision.Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and consistently maintaining safe practicesLoads, unloads and processes solid and liquid waste safely in accordance with Company, Federal, State and Local rules and regulationsOperates a fork truck and Bobcat with attachmentsDirects liquid waste through a system of pumps to tanks for storagePerforms basic spill cleanup and housekeeping duties as directedPerform chemical compatibility checks to prevent reactions and other issuesUtilizes barcode system equipment to document certain inventory activitiesReviews laboratory data to determine proper handling and disposal of materialsUses Department of Transportation (DOT) knowledge to match and label inbound materials for storage and shipping of containers to other sitesUtilizes proper equipment to remove samples of materials for analysis and compatibility checksOperates a hydraulic baler for cardboard and other materialsMaintains operating areas, walls, pipes, and floors in a clean and safe conditionUtilizes knowledge of applicable EPA, DOT, OSHA and permit regulationsUtilizes Arcwood coding and labeling systems to handle and manage containersUtilizes appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed including boots, gloves, suits, eye/ear protection and a respiratorTakes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organizationEducation- High-school diploma or equivalent (required)Experience1+ years of related experience (required)40-hour HAZWOPER certificate (preferred)Benefits, Compensation & Workforce DiversityArcwood 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. Position Physical DemandsPay RangeA reasonable estimate of the starting base salary range for this role is $20/hour. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in an annual bonus plan based on company performance.