Material Handler

Sharps Medical Waste Services; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharps Medical Waste Services is seeking a Material Handler to join their growing team. The role involves managing the processing of waste, coordinating loading and unloading tasks, and ensuring cleanliness in the facility. Successful candidates will meet the physical demands of the job and possess a strong attention to detail.

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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate loading and unloading of carts.
• Maintains cleanliness of unloading area.
• Monitors and records scale weights for billing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Join to apply for the Material Handler role at Sharps Medical Waste Services.

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 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
• Monitors number of boxes unloaded and records on appropriate documentation
• Operates box waste scale station as required
• Monitors and records scale weights for billing purposes
• Performs general plant clean-up 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

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing