Material Handler

Sharps Medical Waste Services; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical waste service provider is looking for a responsible team member to manage the processing and movement of waste in a clean environment. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail, the ability to lift heavy loads, and flexibility in scheduling. Join a stable, growing industry with potential benefits like tuition reimbursement and substantial bonuses.

Benefits

Paid Training

Vacation/PTO after 90 days

Leading Health Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Company-provided uniforms

Qualifications

• Ability to lift loads of 50 - 75 pounds.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, overtime, and weekends.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate loading and unloading of carts.
• Maintain unloading area for cleanliness.
• Perform general plant cleanup duties.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Come join the 2nd largest Medical Waste Service Provider in the country for an exciting position! We provide excellent customer service to local hospitals and healthcare professionals and represent one of the most prominent companies in the Medical Waste Industry. Join an economically stable industry that offers you long-term career development across 35+ locations. We offer market-competitive benefits, Sign-On/Stay-On Bonus, and unlimited Referral Bonus potential!

Help us protect our local communities, and the environment. Don’t miss out on being part of a GROWING Team!

Other Benefits Include:

• Paid Training
• Vacation/PTO after 90 days
• Leading Health Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement
• Company-provided uniforms

Stay On, Sign On Bonus up to $1500

SUMMARY: Responsible for moving and processing received waste through established practices. Cares for the cleanliness and orderliness of the floor area and the general plant. Practices Safety procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other functions may be assigned:

• Coordinate loading and unloading of carts
• Maintain unloading area for cleanliness
• QC carts for damages, lack of lids, handles, overall cleanliness
• Cycle carts through tippers and cart washer
• Unloads box waste from trailers and places boxes on conveyor
• Monitor number of boxes unloaded and record on appropriate documentation
• Operate box waste scale station as required
• Monitor and record scale weights for billing purposes
• Perform general plant cleanup duties (clean up spilled waste or materials)

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Flexibility to work days, nights, overtime and weekends as required
• Ability to work as a team member, quickly, safely, and responsibly
• Must have the ability to lift loads of 50 - 75 pounds
• Ability to push and pull loads upwards of 200 pounds
• Strong attention to detail
• Must have reliable transportation