Material Handler

Arcwood Environmental; Benton (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcwood Environmental in Benton, AR is seeking a diligent Material Handler to support safe waste management operations. You will prioritize health and safety, load and unload waste streams, and operate equipment under applicable regulations.

You will document materials with barcode systems, review laboratory data for proper disposal, and ensure clean, organized work areas while adhering to EPA, DOT, OSHA standards and company procedures.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year related experience.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize health and safety by following policies and procedures.
• Load, unload, and process solid and liquid waste safely per regulations.
• Operate a forklift and Bobcat with attachments.
• Direct liquid waste through pumps to storage tanks.
• Perform basic spill cleanup and housekeeping duties.
• Conduct chemical compatibility checks to prevent reactions.
• Use barcode systems to document inventory activities.
• Review laboratory data to determine proper handling and disposal.
• Label inbound materials per DOT requirements for storage/shipping.
• Use appropriate equipment to sample materials for analysis.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas; comply with EPA, DOT, OSHA standards.

Skills

Health and safety awareness

Forklift operation

PPE usage

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Bobcat

Barcode system

DOT knowledge

Job description

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

Overview

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 Every Day. 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!

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Material Handler

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and consistently maintaining safe practices


• Loads, unloads and processes solid and liquid waste safely in accordance with Company, Federal, State and Local rules and regulations


• Operates a fork truck and Bobcat with attachments


• Directs liquid waste through a system of pumps to tanks for storage


• Performs basic spill cleanup and housekeeping duties as directed


• Perform chemical compatibility checks to prevent reactions and other issues


• Utilizes barcode system equipment to document certain inventory activities


• Reviews laboratory data to determine proper handling and disposal of materials


• Uses Department of Transportation (DOT) knowledge to match and label inbound materials for storage and shipping of containers to other sites


• Utilizes proper equipment to remove samples of materials for analysis and compatibility checks


• Operates a hydraulic baler for cardboard and other materials


• Maintains operating areas, walls, pipes, and floors in a clean and safe condition


• Utilizes knowledge of applicable EPA, DOT, OSHA and permit regulations


• Utilizes Arcwood coding and labeling systems to handle and manage containers


• 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

• High-school diploma or equivalent (required)

Experience

• 1+ years of related experience (required)


• 40-hour HAZWOPER certificate (preferred)

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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