Autoclave Technician: Medical Waste Processing & Growth

Clean Harbors, Inc.

Santa Ana (CA)

On-site

USD 44,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days
401K with company matching
Generous paid time off
Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Santa Ana, CA is hiring entry-level Facility Technicians to perform labor, waste handling, and facility support in a fast-paced industrial setting. You will work with hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams while following safety and environmental procedures.

Expect multiple shifts (4:00 AM–12:30 PM, 12:00 PM–8:30 PM, 8:00 PM–4:30 AM) with overtime possible and a starting hourly wage of $22.00/HR plus experience-based adjustments.

Qualifications

  • Ability to work safely in an industrial environment.
  • Follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Comfortable wearing required PPE (respirator).
  • Perform physical labor up to 50 pounds.
  • Stand/walk/bend for extended periods.
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality.
  • Willing to work any assigned shift.

Responsibilities

  • Handle, sort, move, and process hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials.
  • Perform waste container handling, staging, labeling, and inventory.
  • Load and unload materials and containers per procedures.
  • Inspect containers and work areas for safety compliance.
  • Operate equipment and tools as trained.
  • Maintain housekeeping standards throughout the facility.
  • Assist with facility operations and general labor tasks.
  • Lift/move materials up to 50 pounds.
  • Follow OSHA/DOT/EPA safety requirements and use PPE.

Skills

Safety awareness
Physical stamina
Follow instructions
PPE usage
Dependable attendance
Shift flexibility

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

Clean Harbors in Santa Ana, CA is hiring entry-level Facility Technicians to perform labor, waste handling, and facility support in a fast-paced industrial setting. You will work with hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams while following safety and environmental procedures.

Expect multiple shifts (4:00 AM–12:30 PM, 12:00 PM–8:30 PM, 8:00 PM–4:30 AM) with overtime possible and a starting hourly wage of $22.00/HR plus experience-based adjustments.

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