3rd Shift (6810) Medical Waste/Sharps Plant Operator

Daniels Sharpsmart; Sturtevant (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Permanent position

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is seeking a Plant Operator for its Sturtevant, WI facility. The role involves weighing containers, loading an autoclave, operating the Washsmart system, and forklift duties.

The job requires attention to paperwork and the ability to lift 50–75 lbs, with a team-focused, dependable work history. The position is full-time on 3rd shift, 10:30pm–7:00am, with non-seasonal, recession-proof employment and opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• Lifting 50–75 lbs repeatedly.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Previous experience in a labor-intensive job.

Responsibilities

• Weigh incoming sharps and medical waste containers (Weighbridge).
• Load and operate the autoclave to process materials.
• Load and operate the Washsmart container washing and sanitization system.
• Drive a forklift and use hand trucks as trained.
• Ensure paperwork is accurate and complete for each item.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Overtime availability

Tools

Autoclave operation

Weighbridge

Washsmart system

Forklift operation

Job description

We are looking to hire a Plant Operator for our Daniels' medical waste treatment facility in Sturtevant, WI. 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.

1340 Grandview Pkwy,

Sturtevant, WI 53177

• 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 lifting 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- Full Time, 3rd shift, Monday - Friday 10:30pm - 7am
• 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 40 hours per week!
• Competitive salary - This position is offering a SET (non-negotiable) rate of $24/hr

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.