Plant Operator

Stericycle Inc.; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to employee support fund

Online library of self-development & learning

Annual performance-related pay review

Referral Scheme

Job summary

Stericycle Inc. is seeking a dedicated individual to assist in the operation of our plant in Ipswich, focusing on the safe receipt, treatment, and disposal of clinical waste. You will ensure operational productivity and compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and able to work effectively under pressure, demonstrating a commitment to safety and teamwork. Key responsibilities include unloading waste, coordinating deliveries, and maintaining records to ensure smooth plant operations.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, reliable and enthusiastic.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• Good health record.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day operation of the plant for clinical waste disposal.
• Unloading and manoeuvring waste.
• Ensure waste containers are emptied and cleaned.
• Coordinate paperwork for plant deliveries.
• Maintain company operational records.

Skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Punctuality

Flexible approach to hours

Tools

Fork Lift Truck

Job description

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.

Position Purpose:

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.

Education:

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:

• 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)

Stericycle is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer:

The above description is meant to provide a summary of the nature and level of work being performed; it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements of the job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and it does not constitute any right or guarantee of employment condition. This position is open to people with disabilities. Stericycle will consider requests for workplace accommodations for protected physical or mental limitations in accordance with its human resources and risks prevention policies and local laws. To the extent permissible under local law, and consistent with business necessity, Stericycle reserves the right to modify the content formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, at any time with or without advance notice.