Loader/Unloader - Medical Waste Management 6790

Daniels Sharpsmart; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Full-time 40 hours/week

On-site facility

Job summary

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is hiring a Loader/Unloader for its Utah medical waste treatment facility. This role involves checking in containers, paperwork, unloading waste containers, and forklift operation to load an autoclave. The candidate should value variety, safety, and practical problem-solving in a non-seasonal, 40-hour-per-week position.

Expect consistent day hours (10 AM–6 PM), on-site work, and a set hourly rate. Benefits are provided from day one.

Qualifications

• Experience in a labor-intensive warehouse, industrial, or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds safely and repeatedly.
• Willingness to undergo a 5-panel urine drug screening.
• Willingness to undergo a 7-year background check.
• Basic math and ability to read/record weights accurately.
• Familiarity with weighbridge/scale systems.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks and trailers on site and prepare transports.
• Pack and prepare customer orders for transport.
• Move trucks and assist with housekeeping duties.
• Work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Perform manual handling and labor-related tasks.
• Adhere to safety codes and conduct.
• Operate in a labor-intensive warehouse setting.
• Maintain consistent job performance and reliability.
• Support safety protocols and PPE usage.
• Maintain consistent work hours and stability.

Skills

Lifting heavy loads

Forklift operation

Basic math

Weight recording

Safety compliance

Drug screening willingness

Background check willingness

Reliability/tenure

Teamwork

Job description

We are looking to hire a Loader/Unloader for our Daniels’medical waste treatment facility in Utah. 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.

LOCATION : 2950 S 900 W, South Salt Lake, UT 84119

• Loading and unloading trucks and trailers on site and ensuring all transports are prepared in a timely manner.
• Preparing and packing of customer orders for transport.
• Moving trucks and taking care of housekeeping duties
• Working in a fast-paced team environment
• Manual handling and labor related activities
• Adhering to safety codes and conduct
• Experience in a labor‑intensive, warehouse, industrial, or manufacturing job
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds safely and repeatedly
• Proven reliability and tenure with previous employers
• Comfortable working around medical and universal waste with PPE
• 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
• Proven longevity with employers
• “Can‑do” attitude and commitment to safe, efficient work
• Job stability – as an essential service to healthcare we are non-seasonal and recession proof.
• Consistent work hours – Monday – Friday position 10 AM - 6PM
• 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 a set non‑negotiable rate of $21.50 per hour.
• Safe work environment – We supply above and beyond the standard PPE protocols for safe handling of medical waste – find out more about how we protect you at https://www.danielshealth.com/covid-19-employees

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.