Plant Operator

Stericycle; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

SteriCares Employee Support Fund

Stericycle University

Annual performance related pay review

Referral Scheme

Flu voucher

Eye Test voucher

Job summary

Stericycle in Bridgend, United Kingdom, is seeking a hands-on Plant Operator to support the day-to-day receipt, treatment and disposal of clinical waste in line with procedures and legislation. You will unload vehicles, weigh containers, coordinate deliveries, help maintain safe operations, and work with the Shift Supervisor to resolve equipment issues, while committing to health and safety at all times.

Flexibility for shifts, reliability, and a proactive approach are essential for ensuring

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, reliable and enthusiastic.
• A team player, well able to work effectively under pressure and who is looking for a challenge.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to hours including shift work.

Responsibilities

• Unload vehicles and trailers.
• Weigh containers and manage waste on site.
• Ensure waste containers are emptied and stored for collection.
• Coordinate paperwork and reception of deliveries (suppliers/contractors).
• Oversee safe handling of waste into containers; operate forklift if required.
• Assist Shift Supervisor and Plant Manager during breakdowns or stoppages.
• Observe safety procedures and participate in training.

Skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Punctual

Flexible hours

Tools

Fork Lift Truck

Job description

To assist in the day to day operation of the plant for the receipt, treatment and disposal of clinical waste, so as to achieve maximum plant availability and productivity in accordance with company operational procedures and legislative obligations or requirements. Key Job Activities: Unloading of vehicles and trailers (site specific). The effective manoeuvring of waste on the plant and weighing of containers. To ensure that the waste containers are emptied, cleaned thoroughly and readily available in a suitable 'empty' storage area ready for collection. To co-ordinate the paperwork and reception of all deliveries to the plant, including that of suppliers and contractors. To oversee the safe handling into containers by the respective deliverer, in the event loose waste is delivered to the site Operate fork Lift truck if required To participate in plant shutdowns as necessary. To maintain company operational records and data, specific to the job function To draw attention to Management any major defects, concerns or problems to the equipment or building, prior to actioning. To work under the directions of and assist the Shift Supervisor and Plant Manager in his or her duties in the event of a breakdown or controlled stoppage. To observe and comply with all safety notice and signs and to ensure that all work is carried out in a safe and proper manner at all times. To attend training courses or instruction specific to the job as required. Additional duties as necessary to ensure safe compliance and continuation of operations of the plant. To comply with company health & safety procedures.

Experience (North America & LATAM): Experience (EMEAA): Self-motivated, reliable and enthusiastic. A team player, well able to work effectively under pressure and who is looking for a challenge. Good health record. Able to work on own initiative. Punctual. Demonstrate a flexible approach to hours including shift work. Certifications and/or Licenses

Stericycle is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protects people and brands, promotes health and well-being, and safeguards the environment. Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have grown from a small start-up in medical waste management into a leader across a range of increasingly complex and highly regulated arenas, serving healthcare organizations and commercial businesses of every size. Every day, we help our customers solve complex challenges by safely managing materials that could otherwise spread disease, contaminate the environment, or compromise one's identity. Join us on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.

Stericycle offers you:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to SteriCares, our employee support fund
• Stericycle University - Our online library of self-development & learning
• Annual performance related pay review.
• Referral Scheme (Earn by introducing people in your network to the Stericycle family)
• Flu voucher
• Eye Test voucher
• And more…