Plant Associate

WM; Calgary; On-site; CAD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

RRSP match

Stock purchase plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

WM in Canada is seeking a Plant Associate in Calgary. You will unload waste, decontaminate cargo areas, and stage materials for scanning and processing in a safe, efficient manner.

You will operate the Biotrack system, load autoclave bins or incinerator hoppers, and help keep the work area clean and compliant with safety rules. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision and RRSP match.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a plant environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow health and safety directives.

Responsibilities

• Unload waste from incoming vehicles and separate non-autoclavable waste.
• Stage waste for scanning in Biotrack and load into systems.
• Scan waste into Biotrack for recordkeeping.
• Load autoclave bins or incinerator hopper for processing.
• Decontaminate containers and ensure clean rest of equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety standards on shift.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Health & safety

Job description

Stericycle is now part of WM. To learn more about WM's acquisition of Stericycle, CLICK HERE to read the press release.

Pay: $20

What is the value of a WM job?

The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family.

We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are Committed to Growth: Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members.

We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, RRSP with match, discounted stock options, and more!

Who are we? #WeAreWM

I. Job Summary

The Plant Associate will ensure all waste is unloaded from vehicles, the vehicles are decontaminated, and waste is properly staged for scanning and processing. The individual will perform the duties in a safe and productive manner.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Unload waste from incoming vehicles. Separates non-autoclavable waste to be incinerated
• Stage waste on conveyor system or properly stack waste for scanning in the Biotrack system
• Scan waste into the Biotrack system for proper recordkeeping purposes
• Load autoclave bins or incinerator hopper with waste for processing
• Place reusable containers on tub wash line for decontamination
• Operates tub wash unit ensuring the wash unit is operating properly. Removes clean tubs from wash unit, inspects tubs and stacks for loading onto assigned vehicle for reuse
• Operates tub wash sprayer for oversized reusable tubs ensuring the unit is operating properly. Inspects tubs and stacks for loading onto assigned vehicle for reuse
• Decontaminates vehicles cargo-carrying portion, reloads assigned reusable tubs and ensures cargo-carrying portion of vehicle does not have free liquid on the floor. Informs plant supervisor the vehicle is ready to be moved from dock area
• Ensures housekeeping issues, e.g., spills cleaned up, floor is dry, and debris not on floor, etc., are addressed immediately
• Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• 1 year of experience, preferably in plant environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and understand and follow health and safety directives and performance and conduct standards, policies and procedures that apply to the role and location.

B. Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Driver's Licence

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Standing
• Lifting
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Reaching
• Grasping
• Talking
• Repetitive Motions
• Walking
• Hearing

Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing,in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Pay: The expected base pay rate for this position is $20/hour. This rate represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific rate offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on RRSP, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran