Warehouse Worker - 1st Shift 6AM to 2:30PM

About the Role

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

Watch a video about the facility on YouTube.

Responsibilities

• Lifting 55lb bins and pushing four-wheeled carts weighing up to 200lbs
• Weighing incoming sharps and medical waste containers
• Loading and operating an autoclave machine (a pressure chamber to melt materials)
• Loading the Washsmart system (container washing and sanitization system)
• Providing attention to detail with required paperwork for processing containers
• Standing for extended periods comfortably
• Working well within a team environment

Requirements

• Previous experience in a warehouse or labor-intensive job (repetitive lifting of 50–75lb containers)
• Willingness to undergo a 5-panel urine drug screening
• Willingness to undergo a 7-year background check
• Basic math skills 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 previous employers
• Can-do attitude

Benefits

• Full-time roles include benefits, sick leave, and vacation leave from day one
• Job stability as an essential service to healthcare (non-seasonal and recession-proof)
• Consistent work hours: Monday to Friday, 1st Shift (6 AM–2:30 PM)
• Direct hire, full-time position (40 hours per week)

Pay

Competitive, non-negotiable set rate of $19.00 per hour.

About Us

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