Lead, Plant Operations

Arcwood Environmental, LLC; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcwood Environmental is seeking a Lead, Plant Operations to supervise daily plant activities, coordinate workflows, and collaborate with plant leadership to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role requires 4+ years of operations experience and a high school diploma. Forklift operation and strict safety adherence are essential, with a focus on guiding the team and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of operations experience.
• High-school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Ability to lead and guide team members and escalate as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead, Plant Operations to support daily plant operations and coordinate workflows.
• Prioritize health and safety by upholding policies and safe practices.
• Operate forklift and conveyor equipment, load/unload drums, and process waste materials safely.
• Maintain clean, organized work area to support safety and efficiency.
• Provide guidance to team members and escalate issues to supervisor.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High-school diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Lead, Plant Operations As a Lead, Plant Operations you will be responsible for supporting daily plant operations, coordinating workflows and communicating effectively with plant leadership and peers.

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and consistently maintaining safe practices
• Loads and/or unloads drums and containers from trucks in a safe and compliant manner
• Processes and/or stores hazardous waste materials in accordance with facility and regulatory standards
• Weighs and breaks down large containers to consolidate into smaller containers
• Samples and inspects all containers upon receipt to ensure accuracy, compliance and proper classification
• Operates a forklift to retrieve, move and stage drums and containers from storage; operates computer systems and conveyor equipment
• Transports/positions trailers and tankers for collection of slag and ash
• Performs safe and compliant operations of the tank farm, kiln and gas train
• Maintains a clean and organized work area to support safety and operational efficiency
• Provides guidance to team members as needed and escalates issues appropriately for technical guidance or additional needs from supervisor
• Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Education

• High-school diploma or equivalent (required)

Experience

• 4+ years of operations experience (required)

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. Physical Job Requirements