Depack Chemist

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
• Assists in the segregation of chemicals by Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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

As a Depack Chemist you will be responsible for providing assistance in the coordination and proper disposal of waste materials for Arcwood customers. This position oversees various tasks including collection, segregation, processing and supporting documentation of waste activity.

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
• Assists in the segregation of chemicals by Department of Transportation  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

• 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)

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.

• 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 –…