Non-CDL Yard Operator / Waste Unloader - Nights

Arcwood Environmental, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcwood Environmental, LLC is seeking a Truck Mover/Unloader to load and unload trucks carrying bulk hazardous materials for processing or transportation. You will prioritize health and safety while handling hazardous materials and maintaining accurate records.

Education required is a high-school diploma or equivalent; CDL and forklift experience are preferred. You will assist in sampling loads and supporting tank and equipment operations across the plant; shift is every other Wednesday and

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or equivalent required.
• CDL license preferred; forklift experience preferred.
• Experience with loading/unloading trucks carrying hazardous materials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks carrying bulk hazardous materials.
• Follow safety policies and maintain safe practices.
• Wash out tankers and bulk containers to RCRA empty standards.
• Move hoses and connect equipment for unloading and cleanup.
• Sample incoming/outgoing loads; monitor tanks, piping, and pumps.
• Maintain records and logs; ensure paperwork accuracy.
• Keep work area clean and safe; maintain PPE use.
• Operate yard equipment; inspect yard dogs as needed.
• Shift is every other Wednesday; Thursday-Saturday 6pm to 6:30am.

Skills

Health & safety

Truck loading/unloading

Tankers washout

Hose handling

Sample testing

Chemistry basics

DOT hazard classes

Record keeping

PPE usage

Vehicle maneuvering

Spill response

CDL preferred

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

CDL

Job description

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Truck Mover/Unloader As a Truck Mover/Unloader you will be responsible for loading and unloading trucks containing bulk liquid and solid hazardous materials for processing or transportation.

Essential Functions & Requirements:

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and consistently maintaining safe practices
• Loads and unloads trucks containing bulk liquid and solid hazardous materials for processing or transportation
• Completes the wash out of tankers and other bulk transportation containers to the standard of RCRA empty
• Moves large hoses to connect tankers for unloading and to connect water hoses/power washers for clean up
• Samples incoming and outgoing loads as needed
• Utilizes knowledge of plant tanks, piping and pump systems and their capabilities; utilizes basic chemistry knowledge to understand with hazards are created by the mixture of incompatible materials
• Acquires knowledge of the Arcwood product codes and Department of Transportation (DOT) hazard classes
• Maintains records, verifies paperwork, and logs information
• Maintains general plant and specific work area cleanliness and safety
• Monitors plant tank farm sumps and keeps them dry at all times
• Maintains the ability to manage basic spills and assists in the clean-up of larger issues
• Moves tankers and trailers with fifth wheel and tractor setup, as well as other large trucks on to the unloading stations
• Performs inspections of yard dogs as needed
• 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

Education: High-school diploma or equivalent (required)

Experience

Experience:

• Previous truck driving experience, including a CDL (preferred)
• Previous experience operating a forklift (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

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!

Shift is every other Wednesday, Thursday-Saturday 6pm to 6:30am

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

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.