Process Operator

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Process Operator

 As a Process Operator you will be responsible for operating a wastewater treatment dewatering filter press to separate solids from liquids to support operations across the facility. 

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and consistently maintaining safe practices
• Utilizes thorough knowledge of loading and unloading procedures in accordance with Company, Federal, State and Local regulations
• Assists in unloading dump trailers, roll-off boxes and tankers of hazardous materials into appropriate treatment pits
• Uses water hoses to decontaminate trucks in CBW/CBR buildings, operates reagent delivery systems, and sump pumps
• Reviews laboratory data to determine proper handling and disposal of materials
• Utilizes understanding of if chemical compatibility checks to prevent reactions or other potential issues
• Maintains an understanding of and adherence to related State and Federal regulations for waste management
• Operates a fork truck, bobcat with attachments and other Arcwood vehicles as needed
• Maintains accurate operating logs and associated documentation
• Completes basic spill cleanup with little direction
• Maintains general housekeeping including keeping operating areas, walls, pipes, and floor in clean and safe conditions
• 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)
• 24-40-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

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!

 

Shift

Monday through Friday 6pm - 4:30am

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