Operator - Hazardous Waste

Wm-4dc9421; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Discounted health insurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

WM New Zealand is hiring an Operator to operate equipment for processing medical and biosecurity waste in a safe, responsible manner. Full training provided and a buddy system to ensure safety and confidence on site.

You will load and operate bin lifters and conveyors, run Rotoclave steam sterilising units, unload sterilising units and move bins around the plant. A can-do attitude and willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• A great can-do attitude and willingness to learn. (All training will be provided)
• Forklift experience is desirable but not essential.
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Loading and operating bin lifters and conveyors
• Operating the Rotoclave steam sterilising units
• Unloading the sterilising units
• Foam washing and lining of bins.
• Movement of wheeled bins around the plant (up to 200kg)
• Some lifting of containers – up to 20kgs
• Palletising of export waste

Skills

Can-do attitude

Forklift experience desirable

Autonomy and teamwork

Job description

While WM New Zealand is well known for our iconic red trucks and the role, we play in keeping our communities and environment clean and safe, many people might not be aware of our Technical Services division. This is a specialist team of highly qualified staff with purpose-built processing facilities and specialised Dangerous Goods transport. WM Technical Services can process hazardous and liquid wastes safely and with full compliance to government and council laws and by-laws governing liquid and hazardous waste disposal.

Job Description

About the Role:

As an Operator, you will play a crucial role in operating our equipment for the processing of medical and biosecurity waste in a safe and responsible manner. With full thorough training provided, this will include a buddy system to ensure safety and confidence within the workplace.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

• Loading and operating bin lifters and conveyors
• Operating the Rotoclave steam sterilising units
• Unloading the sterilising units
• Foam washing and lining of bins.
• Movement of wheeled bins around the plant (up to 200kg)
• Some lifting of containers – up to 20kgs
• Palletising of export waste

Skills/Requirements:

• A great can-do attitude and willingness to learn. (All training will be provided)
• Forklift experience is desirable but not essential.
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive hourly rate with discounted healthy insurance including discounts on a range of products for you and your family to enjoy.
• Become part of a close-knit team that values collaboration, recognition, and continuous improvement
• At WM New Zealand we will invest in your personal development and provide future career opportunities. We also offer a great company culture, and you will get to work with a strong team of like-minded individuals.

WM New Zealand is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces.

You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa/residency or NZ citizenship.