Lead Warehouse Worker - 2nd Shift 2PM to 10:30PM

Daniels Health; Kentucky; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job stability

Consistent work hours

Benefits from day one

Direct hire

Job summary

Daniels Health is seeking a Plant Operator Lead for our Walton, KY facility to supervise production activities, ensure timely completion, and support day-to-day operations. You will check in containers, move/unload waste, and operate a forklift to load the autoclave, while guiding a team to maintain safety and quality.

The role requires strong problem-solving and organization, with emphasis on training staff, enforcing OSHA standards, and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Can-do attitude with commitment to schedule and team success.
• 1+ years of lead experience preferred.
• Experience in a labor-intensive role is preferred.
• Excellent organization and problem solving skills.
• Ability to plan, analyze and challenge the team.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all production activities ensuring their successful completion.
• Loads and unloads trucks and trailers on site to ensure transports are prepared on time.
• 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 attention to detail.
• Adheres to budgets, time schedules and deadlines.
• Oversees OSHA requirements and safety.
• Engages in root cause analysis for production issues.
• Maintains cleanliness of production area and facilities.
• Leads and motivates staff and allocates resources.

Skills

Lead experience

Labor-intensive work

Organization skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

We are looking to hire a Plant Operator Lead for our Daniels’ medical waste treatment facility. A Plant Operator Lead 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 Lead is an individual who likes variety in their work and can think through practical problems.

12035 Chandler Dr

Walton, KY 41094

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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
• Lifting 55lbs bins and push a four-wheeled cart that weighs as much as 200lbs

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 is 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 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

Why work for us?

• Job stability – as an essential service to healthcare we are non-seasonal and recession proof.
• Consistent work hours- Monday to Friday 2nd Shift (2PM-10:30AM)
• Benefits: Full time roles are provided benefits, sick leave and vacation leave from day one!
• DIRECT HIRE – This is a Full-time DIRECT HIRE of 40 hours per week!
• Competitive salary – This position is offering a set rate (non-Negotiable) of $22.00 per hour!

$22 - $22 an 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 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.