Lead Medical Waste Plant Operator - 1st Shift 7AM to 3PM

Daniels Health; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job stability

Opportunities for overtime

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Vacation leave

Job summary

A healthcare service company is seeking a Lead Medical Waste Plant Operator for their Easton facility, responsible for supervising production activities, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of leadership experience and be capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously. This full-time role offers consistent hours from 7AM to 3PM and a competitive wage of $22.00 per hour. Additional benefits include job stability, overtime opportunities, and vacation leave from day one.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of previous lead experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a labor-intensive role.
• Solid understanding of all people-related processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all production activities ensuring successful completion.
• Loads and unloads trucks and trailers on site.
• Manages cleaning of production area and facilities.

Skills

Excellent organization

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Leadership experience

Time management

Job description

Lead Medical Waste Plant Operator - 1st Shift 7AM to 3PM

We are looking to hire a Plant Operator Lead for our Daniels’ medical waste treatment facility in Easton, PA. A Plant Operator Lead performs a variety of tasks including checking in containers, double‑checking paperwork, moving/unloading specific waste containers, and operating a forklift to load an autoclave. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys diverse work and can think through practical problems.

Location:

925 Conroy Pl, Easton, PA 18040

What will your job involve?

• Supervises all production activities ensuring their successful completion
• Loads and unloads trucks and trailers on site to ensure all transports are prepared in a timely manner for our next load
• Prepares and packs customer orders for transport and moving trucks
• Manages training and assists employees and new hires
• Enforces a high standard of finish across all products with outstanding attention to detail
• Adheres to budgets, time schedules and deadlines
• Oversees and enforces OSHA requirements
• Engages in root cause analysis for issues detrimentally affecting production
• Manages the cleanliness of production area and facilities
• Leads and motivates staff
• Manages the allocation of resources for manufacture
• Pushes continuous improvement in workplace safety, production efficiency, product cost & customer satisfaction
• Promotes & maintains a clean workplace that is audit ready at any given time
• Supports Plant Supervisor with day‑to‑day operations and additional duties

What are we looking for?

• Can‑do attitude – someone who is committed to the schedule and success of their team
• 1+ years of previous lead experience preferred
• Previous experience in a labor‑intensive role
• Excellent organization and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage a wide variety of activities at the same time
• Ability to plan, analyze and challenge the team
• Able to work cross‑functionally and collaboratively with many stakeholders
• Solid understanding of all people‑related processes and procedures
• Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure / cost of poor quality

Benefits

• Job stability – as an essential service to healthcare we are non‑seasonal and recession‑proof
• Opportunities for overtime – extra hands on deck make overtime plentiful
• Consistent work hours – Monday to Friday, 1st Shift (7AM to 3PM)
• Full‑time permanent role of 40 hours per week, with benefits, sick leave and vacation leave from day one
• Competitive salary – a set rate of $22.00 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 a wide 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.

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 our purpose 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.

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