Medical Waste Plant Operator - 2nd Shift (2PM-12:30AM) - 6590

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

About the role

• Check in containers, double check paperwork, move/unload specific waste containers, and operate a forklift to load an autoclave.
• The ideal Plant Operator is someone who enjoys varied work and can solve practical problems.

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.

Requirements

• “Can-do” attitude and commitment to safe, efficient work.
• Experience in a labor-intensive, warehouse, industrial, or manufacturing job.
• Past reliability and tenure with previous employers.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds safely and repeatedly.
• 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.

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.
• Full-time roles are provided benefits, including sick leave and vacation leave from day one.
• 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.

Why work for us?

• 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.
• Full-time roles are provided benefits, including sick leave and vacation leave from day one.
• 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.

About Us

• We are a healthcare service company providing safety systems and medical waste collection for hospitals, medical centers, surgical centers, nursing homes, and an array of customers within the healthcare setting.
• Our focus is delivering quality and safety-focused medical waste management services that reduce needlestick injuries, positively impact infection control, and reduce environmental burden.
• As a service to our customers, we dispose and treat medical waste on site at our treatment facilities across the U.S.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. Daniels Health conducts background checks and drug testing as part of the post-offer hiring process. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.