Depack Chemist

Heritage Environmental; East Liverpool (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Arcwood Environmental is seeking a Depack Chemist to coordinate and assist in the proper disposal of waste materials for customers across a nationwide footprint. You will oversee collection, segregation, processing, and documentation of waste activity, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (science-related preferred) and 4+ years of environmental waste experience; a 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification is preferred, with onsite duties and PPE usage as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or related field; 4+ years environmental waste experience if no degree.
• Experience with waste streams, labeling, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to read and follow DOT hazmat packaging requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist in proper disposal of waste materials for Arcwood customers.
• Oversee collection, segregation, processing and documentation of waste activity.
• Maintain safety by adhering to policies and procedures; operate with PPE.
• Prepare and review shipment documentation and logs; ensure DOT compatibility checks.

Skills

Hazardous waste handling

DOT packaging

Documentation & records

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification

Job description

Depack Chemist

Location

US-OH-East Liverpool

ID

2026-2159

Category

Plant Operations

Position Type

Full-Time

Location Type

Onsite

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Depack Chemist

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 (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 database logs and other documentation necessary for tracking and billing purposes


• Reviews compatibility of chemicals per inventory sheets prior to shipment of labpack containers.


• Answers customer questions on a daily basis via phone or email.


• 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)

Overview

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

• 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!

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

• 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.


• Arcwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal laws.


• A post-offer drug screen and background check will be required.