Plant Operator - 1st Shift 6AM to 2:30PM

We are looking to hire an operator for our Daniels’ medical waste treatment facility in Walton, KY.

About the role

A Plant Operator has a widely varying role, from checking in containers, double checking paperwork, moving/unloading specific waste containers, and operating a forklift to load an autoclave.

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Responsibilities

• Lifting 55lbs bins and push a four-wheeled cart that weighs as much as 200lbs
• Weigh incoming sharps and medical waste containers
• Load/operate our autoclave machine (a pressure chamber to melt materials)
• Load the Washsmart system (container washing + sanitization system)
• Provide attention to detail with the paperwork required to process containers
• Standing for extended periods of time happily and comfortably
• Working well with a team

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license
• Previous experience in a warehouse labor-intensive job (repetitive lifting of 50lbs to 75lb containers)
• Willingness to take a 5 panel urine drug screening
• Willingness to take a 7 year background check
• Basic math and ability to read/record weights accurately
• Familiarity with weighbridge/scale systems
• Comfort with repetitive tasks while maintaining quality standards
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and working in PPE
• Proven longevity with employers
• Can-do attitude

Benefits

• Full time roles are provided benefits, sick leave and vacation leave from day one
• 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 to Friday 1st Shift (6AM-2:30PM)

Pay

This position is offering a set rate (non-negotiable) of $19.00 per hour for a full-time direct hire of 40 hours per week.

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.