2nd Shift Plant Operator (2PM to 10:30PM) - 6967

Daniels Sharpsmart; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits

Sick leave

Vacation leave from day one

Job summary

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart in West Palm Beach, FL is hiring a Plant Operator for our medical waste treatment facility. The role covers checking in containers, weighing waste, loading an autoclave, and operating the Washsmart system.

You will also drive a forklift and handle repetitive lifting in a fast-paced environment. We seek a reliable team player with a can-do attitude, comfortable with 55 lb lifts and up to 75 lb containers, and with attention to paperwork and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 55 lbs and repeatedly handle 50–75 lb containers.
• Experience with forklift and autoclave loading.
• Attention to detail with paperwork and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Weigh incoming sharps and regulated medical waste containers.
• Load and operate the autoclave and Washsmart system.
• Drive a forklift and manage material handling tasks.
• Maintain accurate paperwork and support team operations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Autoclave loading

Teamwork

Paperwork attention

Stamina standing

Manual lifting 50-75 lbs

Tools

Weighbridge experience

Washsmart system operation

Job description

We are looking to hire a Plant Operator for our Daniels’ medical waste treatment facility in West Palm Beach, FL. A Plant Operator has a widely varying role, from checking in containers, double checking paperwork, moving/unloading specific waste containers, and operating a forklift to load an autoclave. The ideal Plant Operator is an individual who likes variety in their work and can think through practical problems.

1044 26th Street,

West Palm Beach, FL 33407

• Weigh incoming sharps and regulated medical waste containers (using our Weighbridge)
• Load/operate our autoclave machine (a pressure chamber to melt materials)
• Load the Washsmart system (container washing + sanitization system)
• Drive a forklift and operate hand trucks once trained
• Lifting 55lbs and push a four-wheeled cart that weighs as much as 200lbs
• Provide attention to detail, especially with the paperwork required to process these items
• Standing for extended periods of time happily and comfortably
• Working well with a team because we are all about team work!
• Someone with a can-do attitude who is committed to efficient, timely scheduling that has previous experience in a labor-intensive job (repetitive lifitng of 50lbs to 75lb containers!!). A person with proven longevity with their employers that we can rely on!
• Job stability – as an essential service to healthcare we are non-seasonal and recession proof.
• Opportunities for overtime – we always need extra hands on deck so overtime opportunities are plentiful
• Consistent work hours- Monday to Friday 2nd Shift (2PM-10:30PM)
• Benefits: Full time roles are provided benefits, sick leave and vacation leave from day one!
• Permanent position – This is a Full-time permanent role of 50 hours per week!
• Competitive salary – This position is offering $18.50 per hour!

Who are we?

We are a healthcare service company providing safety systems and medical waste collection for hospitals, medical centers, surgical centers, nursing homes and an array of customers within the healthcare setting. Our focus is delivering quality and safety-focused medical waste management services that reduce needlestick injuries, positively impact infection control and reduce environmental burden. As a service to our customers we dispose and treat medical waste on site at our treatment facilities across the U.S.

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Daniels Health conducts background checks and drug testing as part of the post‑offer hiring process.