Material Handler

Arcwood Environmental; Reno (CA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) savings plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arcwood Environmental is seeking a Material Handler in Reno, California. The role focuses on safely loading and unloading waste, operating equipment like forklifts, and adhering to safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will possess a high-school diploma and at least one year of related experience, as well as a commitment to safety practices. Arcwood offers competitive pay and a variety of benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) savings plan.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and process solid and liquid waste safely.
• Operate a forklift and Bobcat with attachments.
• Perform chemical compatibility checks.

Skills

Health and safety adherence

Forklift operation

Chemical compatibility knowledge

DOT knowledge

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Bobcat

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 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.

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 forklift 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.
• Performs 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 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 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 competitive pay and bonus incentives. Benefits include choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending or health savings accounts, employee and dependent life insurance, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) savings plan with 7% company match, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans & Disabilities. A post‑offer drug screen and background check will be required.

Pay Range

A reasonable estimate of the starting base salary range for this role is $20/hour. Actual salaries may vary within the range or be above or below the range based on factors including education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in an annual bonus plan based on company performance.