Medical Waste Plant Operator - 2nd Shift (2PM-12:30AM) - 6589

We are looking to hire a Plant Operator for our Daniels’ medical waste treatment facility in Walton, KY.

About the role

• Check in containers and double check paperwork
• Move/unload specific waste containers
• Operate a forklift to load an autoclave
• Recertify 55-gallon drums for safe reuse
• Count universal waste (lightbulbs, batteries, etc.) and add them to manifests
• Lift up to 75 lbs and handle 55-gallon drums throughout the shift
• Stand for extended periods in a non-office, industrial setting
• Follow written processes and safety procedures every time
• Complete paperwork accurately and double-check counts and labels
• Spot and report issues with containers, paperwork, or equipment right away
• Work closely with teammates and supervisors to keep the plant running smoothly
• Help train others once you are competent in specific tasks

Responsibilities

• Weigh incoming regulated medical waste containers using the weighbridge
• Load and operate the autoclave machine (waste treatment equipment)
• Recertify 55-gallon drums for safe reuse
• Count universal waste (lightbulbs, batteries, etc.) and add them to manifests
• Lift up to 75 lbs and handle 55-gallon drums throughout the shift
• Stand for extended periods in a non-office, industrial setting
• Follow written processes and safety procedures every time
• Complete paperwork accurately and double-check counts and labels
• Spot and report issues with containers, paperwork, or equipment right away
• Work closely with teammates and supervisors to keep the plant running smoothly
• Help train others once you are competent in specific tasks

Requirements

• Can-do attitude and commitment to safe, efficient work
• Experience in a labor-intensive, warehouse, industrial, or manufacturing job
• Proven reliability and tenure with previous employers
• Forklift certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Comfortable working around medical and universal waste with PPE
• Able to stay productive without constant supervision and look for the next task
• Takes ownership when something is wrong and follows through on corrections
• Works respectfully with coworkers and leaders, even under pressure

Qualifications

• Stable, long-term work to support personal and family responsibilities

Skills

• Can-do attitude and commitment to safe, efficient work
• Experience in a labor-intensive, warehouse, industrial, or manufacturing job
• Proven reliability and tenure with previous employers
• Forklift certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Comfortable working around medical and universal waste with PPE
• Able to stay productive without constant supervision and look for the next task
• Takes ownership when something is wrong and follows through on corrections
• Works respectfully with coworkers and leaders, even under pressure

Benefits

• Job stability - as an essential service to healthcare we are non-seasonal and recession proof
• Opportunities for overtime - we always need extra hands on deck so overtime opportunities are plentiful
• Consistent work hours - Monday - Thursday 2:00PM-12:30AM - Saturdays/Overtime as needed
• Permanent position - This is a full-time direct hire role of 40 hours per week
• Competitive salary - This position is offering a rate of $20 per hour
• Safe work environment - We supply above and beyond the standard PPE protocols for safe handling of medical waste - find out more about how we protect you at https://www.danielshealth.com/covid-19-employees

Pay

This position is offering a rate of $20 per hour.

Schedule

Monday - Thursday 2:00PM-12:30AM - Saturdays/Overtime as needed