Plant Operator - Safe Waste Handling & Plant Uptime

Stericycle; Telford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

SteriCares employee support fund

Stericycle University – self‑develop/­

Annual performance related pay

Job summary

Stericycle is seeking a Plant/Processing Operations team member to assist with receipt, treatment and disposal of clinical waste at the Telford site. You will help maintain plant availability and productivity per procedures and regulatory requirements.

Primary duties include unloading vehicles, weighing waste, coordinating deliveries, and safe handling into containers. Forklift operation may be required, with participation in shutdowns and routine safety practices.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, reliable and enthusiastic.
• A team player, well able to work effectively under pressure.
• Good health record.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• Punctual.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to hours including shift work.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Good health

Punctual

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Stericycle is seeking a Plant/Processing Operations team member to assist with receipt, treatment and disposal of clinical waste at the Telford site. You will help maintain plant availability and productivity per procedures and regulatory requirements.

Primary duties include unloading vehicles, weighing waste, coordinating deliveries, and safe handling into containers. Forklift operation may be required, with participation in shutdowns and routine safety practices.