Forklift & Autoclave Operator — Medical Waste

Daniels Health

Walton (KY)

On-site

USD 24,000 - 34,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Direct hire
Full-time benefits from day one
3rd shift stability

Job summary

Daniels Health in Walton, KY is seeking a Plant Operator for its medical waste treatment facility. You will handle container intake, paperwork, and operate equipment including a forklift and an autoclave. This full-time, direct-hire role offers stable hours on the Sunday-Thursday 3rd shift (9:30 PM–6:00 AM) with benefits from day one.

The ideal candidate has warehouse experience and a can-do attitude. Daniels Health provides essential healthcare services and ensures safety.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a warehouse labor-intensive job (repetitive lifting of 50lbs to 75lb containers)
  • 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
  • Comfort with repetitive tasks while maintaining quality standards
  • Comfortable standing for extended periods and working in PPE
  • Proven longevity with employers
  • Can-do attitude

Responsibilities

  • Lifting 55lbs bins and pushing a four-wheeled cart that weighs up to 200lbs
  • Weigh incoming sharps and medical waste containers
  • Load/operate autoclave machine
  • Load the Washsmart system
  • Provide attention to detail with paperwork to process containers
  • Stand for extended periods
  • Work well with a team

Skills

Forklift operation
Heavy lifting
Weighing accuracy
Documentation
Teamwork

Tools

Autoclave operation
Washsmart system
Weighbridge/scale

Job description

Daniels Health in Walton, KY is seeking a Plant Operator for its medical waste treatment facility. You will handle container intake, paperwork, and operate equipment including a forklift and an autoclave. This full-time, direct-hire role offers stable hours on the Sunday-Thursday 3rd shift (9:30 PM–6:00 AM) with benefits from day one.

The ideal candidate has warehouse experience and a can-do attitude. Daniels Health provides essential healthcare services and ensures safety.

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