Material Handler

Arcwood Environmental; Coolidge (AZ); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcwood Environmental is seeking a Material Handler to load, unload, process, and store hazardous and nonhazardous waste at our permitted facility. You will prioritize safety, operate a forklift and Bobcat, and ensure waste is handled per EPA, DOT, OSHA and permit requirements.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years of related experience and a 40-hour HAZWOPER certificate (preferred). High school diploma or equivalent is required, with a focus on safe, compliant waste management.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ years of related experience is required.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Loads, unloads and processes solid and liquid waste safely in accordance with Company, Federal, State and Local rules and regulations.
• Directs liquid waste through a system of pumps to tanks for storage
• Operates a fork truck and Bobcat with attachments
• Utilizes Arcwood coding and labeling systems to handle and manage containers
• Utilizes appropriate PPE as needed including boots, gloves, suits, eye/ear protection and a respirator
• Maintains operating areas, walls, pipes, and floors in a clean and safe condition
• Reviews laboratory data to determine proper handling and disposal of materials
• Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Skills

Forklift operation

Bobcat operation

PPE usage

Hazardous materials handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fork truck

Bobcat attachments

Barcode inventory system

Job description

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Material Handler As a Material Handler you will be responsible for loading, unloading, processing and storing hazardous and nonhazardous waste materials at a permitted waste treatment facility with supervision.

• 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)

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. 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.