1st Shift Medical Waste Plant Operator

Daniels Health; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Sick leave

Vacation leave from day one

Job summary

Daniels Health is hiring a Plant Operator for our medical waste treatment facility in Shakopee, MN. The role covers weighing, loading autoclave equipment, drum recertification, and waste manifests, with a focus on safety and accuracy.

You will lift, move, and count waste materials, follow procedures, and work with a team to keep the plant running smoothly. Training others once competent is part of the job.

Qualifications

• Experience in a labor‑intensive, warehouse, industrial, or manufacturing job.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds safely and repeatedly.
• Proven reliability and tenure with previous employers.
• Comfortable working around medical and universal waste with PPE.
• Willingness to take a 5 panel urine drug screening.
• Willingness to take a 7 year background check.
• Basic math and ability to read/record weights accurately.
• Familiarity with weighbridge/scale systems.
• Proven longevity with employers.
• “Can‑do” attitude and commitment to safe, efficient work.

Responsibilities

• Weigh incoming regulated medical waste containers using the weighbridge.
• Load and operate the autoclave machine (waste treatment equipment).
• Recertify 55‑gallon drums for safe reuse.
• Count universal waste (lightbulbs, batteries, etc.) and add them to manifests.
• Lift up to 75 lbs and handle 55‑gallon drums throughout the shift.
• Stand for extended periods in a non‑office, industrial setting.
• Follow written processes and safety procedures every time.
• Complete paperwork accurately and double‑check counts and labels.
• Spot and report issues with containers, paperwork, or equipment right away.
• Work closely with teammates and supervisors to keep the plant running smoothly.
• Help train others once you are competent in specific tasks.

Skills

Labor/Industrial experience

Lift 50+ lbs

Reliability

PPE familiarity

Drug screening willingness

Background check willingness

Math & weights

Weighbridge familiarity

Longevity with employers

Can-do attitude

Tools

Forklift operation

Autoclave operation

Weighbridge/scale systems

Job description

Daniels Health is hiring a Plant Operator for our medical waste treatment facility in Shakopee, MN. The role covers weighing, loading autoclave equipment, drum recertification, and waste manifests, with a focus on safety and accuracy.

You will lift, move, and count waste materials, follow procedures, and work with a team to keep the plant running smoothly. Training others once competent is part of the job.