Hazardous Waste Depack Specialist

Arcwood Environmental, LLC; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcwood Environmental, LLC is seeking a Depack Chemist to assist in coordinating and disposing waste materials for customers. The role oversees collection, segregation, processing, and documentation of waste activities to ensure safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include DOT hazard-class segregation, packaging for treatment or transport, logs and billing documentation, and equipment operation. The candidate should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent, with 4+ years of experience or a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; science-related field preferred.
• 4+ years of related environmental waste experience if no degree.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes health and safety by following policies and safe practices.
• Assists in segregation of chemicals by DOT hazard class and packs/unpacks chemicals into containers for treatment or transport; completes documentation.
• Completes logs and documentation for tracking and billing.
• Tests chemical compatibility before disposal and handles drums or treatment tanks.
• Receives waste shipments, unloads drums, and reviews packing slips for type and amount.
• Maintains clean and safe operating areas, walls, pipes, and floors.
• Operates forklifts/bobcats and other company vehicles as needed.
• Uses foundational knowledge of hazardous chemicals, waste generation, and shipping procedures.
• Handles hazardous materials with appropriate PPE and takes on additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Safety compliance

Documentation

DOT hazard classification

Education

Bachelor's degree (required; science-related preferred)

40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification (preferred)

Tools

Forklift operation

Bobcat operation

PPE usage

Job description

Arcwood Environmental, LLC is seeking a Depack Chemist to assist in coordinating and disposing waste materials for customers. The role oversees collection, segregation, processing, and documentation of waste activities to ensure safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include DOT hazard-class segregation, packaging for treatment or transport, logs and billing documentation, and equipment operation. The candidate should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent, with 4+ years of experience or a