Loader/Unloader - 2nd Shift (11am to 7pm) 6809

Daniels Sharpsmart; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits from day one

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Overtime opportunities

Permanent position

Competitive hourly wage

Job summary

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Loader/Unloader for its medical waste treatment facility. The role involves weighing containers, operating a forklift, and handling paperwork with accuracy, on a second shift from 11 AM to 7 PM.

Successful candidates will lift up to 55 lbs, push up to 200 lbs, and work as part of a team in a non-seasonal, essential services environment. The position is full-time with benefits and overtime opportunities, offering $21.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Weigh incoming sharps and regulated medical waste containers.
• Operate a forklift and hand trucks when trained.
• Lift 55 lbs and push a 200 lb cart.
• Maintain attention to required paperwork.
• Stand for extended periods.
• Work well in a team.
• Overtime opportunities available.
• Full-time, second shift (11AM to 7PM).

Responsibilities

• Weigh incoming sharps and regulated medical waste containers.
• Drive a forklift and operate hand trucks.
• Lift 55 lbs and push a 200 lb cart.
• Provide attention to detail with the paperwork required to process items.
• Stand for extended periods.
• Work well with a team.
• Overtime opportunities are available.
• Full-time second shift (11AM to 7PM).
• Permanent full-time role with benefits from day one.
• Competitive salary at $21.00 per hour.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to paperwork

Heavy lifting

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

We are looking to hire a Loader/Unloader for our Daniels’ medical waste treatment facility in Des Moines, IA. A Loader/Unloader 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 loader/unloader is an individual who likes variety in their work and can think through practical problems.

1617 NE 51st Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

• Weigh incoming sharps and regulated medical waste containers (using our Weighbridge)
• Drive a forklift and operate hand trucks once trained
• Lifting 55lbs and push a four-wheeled cart that weighs as much as 200lbs
• Provide attention to detail, especially with the paperwork required to process these items
• Standing for extended periods of time happily and comfortably
• Working well with a team because we are all about team work!
• Someone with a can-do attitude who is committed to efficient, timely scheduling that has previous experience in a labor-intensive job (repetitive lifting of 50lbs to 75lb containers!). A person with proven longevity with their employers that we can rely on!
• Job stability – as an essential service to healthcare we are non-seasonal and recession proof.
• Opportunities for overtime – we always need extra hands on deck so overtime opportunities are plentiful
• Consistent work hours- Full Time - 2nd Shift (11AM to 7PM)
• Benefits: Full time roles are provided benefits, sick leave and vacation leave from day one!
• Permanent position – This is a Full-time permanent role of 40 hours per week!
• Competitive salary – This position is offering $21.00per 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.