General Laborer

WM (Waste Management); Dacono (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boot allowance

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

WM, a leader in environmental services, seeks a Plant Associate to unload waste, decontaminate vehicles, and stage material for scanning and processing. The role emphasizes safety and productive work habits, with duties spanning conveyor operations, Biotrack scanning, and waste handling.

Candidates should have 1 year of plant experience, strong communication skills, and a preferred Driver's Licence. OT may be required; benefits include medical, dental, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a plant environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow health and safety directives and performance standards.
• Driver's Licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload waste from incoming vehicles.
• Stage waste for scanning and processing.
• Scan waste into Biotrack system for recordkeeping.
• Load autoclave bins or incinerator hopper.
• Decontaminate vehicle cargo area and ensure no spills.
• Operate tub wash line and tub wash sprayer.
• Ensure housekeeping and safety procedures are followed.
• Inform supervisor when vehicle is ready to move.
• Handle miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Plant experience

Communication

Driver's Licence

Job description

Stericycle is now part of WM. To learn more about WM's acquisition of Stericycle, CLICK HERE to read the press release

Pay Rate: $21.73 Shift: 6:00-2:30 M-F with OT on some days Boot Allowance: $250

Job Summary

The Plant Associate will ensure all waste is unloaded from vehicles, the vehicles are decontaminated, and waste is properly staged for scanning and processing. The individual will perform the duties in a safe and productive manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Unload waste from incoming vehicles. Separates non-autoclavable waste to be incinerated
• Stage waste on conveyor system or properly stack waste for scanning in the Biotrack system
• Scan waste into the Biotrack system for proper recordkeeping purposes
• Load autoclave bins or incinerator hopper with waste for processing
• Place reusable containers on tub wash line for decontamination
• Operates tub wash unit ensuring the wash unit is operating properly. Removes clean tubs from wash unit, inspects tubs and stacks for loading onto assigned vehicle for reuse
• Operates tub wash sprayer for oversized reusable tubs ensuring the unit is operating properly. Inspects tubs and stacks for loading onto assigned vehicle for reuse
• Decontaminates vehicles cargo-carrying portion, reloads assigned reusable tubs and ensures cargo-carrying portion of vehicle does not have free liquid on the floor. Informs plant supervisor the vehicle is ready to be moved from dock area
• Ensures housekeeping issues, e.g., spills cleaned up, floor is dry, and debris not on floor, etc., are addressed immediately
• Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• 1 year of experience, preferably in plant environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and understand and follow health and safety directives and performance and conduct standards, policies and procedures that apply to the role and location.

B. Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Driver's Licence

Physical Requirements

• Standing
• Lifting
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Reaching
• Grasping
• Talking
• Repetitive Motions
• Walking
• Hearing

Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing-including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing-in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.