Depack Chemist

Arcwood Environmental, LLC; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcwood Environmental, LLC is seeking a Depack Chemist to support the proper disposal of waste materials for Arcwood customers. You will oversee collection, segregation, processing, and documentation of waste activity, while prioritizing health and safety in daily operations.

Responsibilities include DOT-based chemical segregation, packing into appropriate containers, maintaining logs, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field is required.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification is preferred.
• Experience with hazardous waste handling and documentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support proper disposal of waste for Arcwood customers.
• Assist in segregation of chemicals by DOT hazard class and prepare for treatment/transport.
• Maintain logs and documentation for tracking and billing.
• Test chemical compatibility and manage disposal processes.
• Receive shipments, verify waste type and quantity, and unpack materials.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and operate company vehicles as needed.
• Follow PPE requirements and safety protocols at all times.

Skills

Safety compliance

DOT hazard class handling

Waste segregation

Documentation & records

PPE procedures

Forklift/Bobcat operation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science (required)

HAZWOPER 40-hour certification (preferred)

Tools

Forklift operation

Bobcat machinery

Safety equipment usage

Job description

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 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)

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

We move forward together, one team with a shared purpose, counting on each other everyday. 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!

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. As we continue to grow, you’ll have the chance to build skills, take on new challenges, and build a career. When you join Arcwood, you join a team that honors its legacy, values hardworking people, and shows up every day to protect people, communities, and the future we share.

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.

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