Material Technician

Socket.dev; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcwood Environmental is seeking a Material Technician to support waste processing in the warehouse and to assist on-site with waste management programs. The role emphasizes safety and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

You will assist with material handling, operate forklifts, weigh and move containers, and help with chemical segregation under the guidance of Field Chemists. Strong communication with customers and project managers is essential.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ years of related experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies and maintaining safe practices.
• Assists with waste processing in the warehouse (weighing, scanning, moving containers with forklift).
• Assists customer onsite with waste management programs and waste area inspections.
• Assists Field Chemists in segregating chemicals by hazardous class.
• Operates a fork truck and skid-steer with attachments.
• Develops good client relationships through effective communication with customers.
• Communicates needs to the project manager.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Waste handling

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

MaterialTechnicianAs a Technical Services Material Technician you will be responsible for assisting with waste processing within the warehouse and assisting customer onsite with waste management programs.

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and consistently maintaining safe practices
• Assists with waste processing in the warehouse (including weighing, scanning, and moving containers both manually and with a forklift)
• Assists customer onsite with waste management program such as waste collection, bulking, and waste area inspections
• Assists Field Chemists in the segregation of chemicals by hazardous class
• Utilizes thorough knowledge of storing and processing procedures based on Customer's SOPs and Company protocols
• Develops good client relationships by effectively communicating with customers
• Communicates effectively with project manager regarding customer's needs
• Performs basic spill cleanup and housekeeping duties
• Operates a fork truck and skid-steer with attachments
• 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)

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…

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