Medical Waste & Autoclave Tech – Entry Level

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

Group 401K with company match

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Santa Ana, CA is hiring entry-level Facility Technicians to perform labor, material handling, waste processing, and facility support in a fast-paced industrial setting. You will work with hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams while following safety and environmental procedures.

This role offers a first shift (4:00 AM - 12:30 PM) with potential overtime and a starting hourly wage of $25. After six months, pay increases to $27/hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to work safely in an industrial environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including a respirator.
• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and be on feet for extended periods.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work any assigned shift.

Responsibilities

• Handle, sort, move, and process hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials.
• Perform waste container handling, staging, labeling, and inventory activities.
• Load and unload materials and containers in accordance with company procedures.
• Inspect containers and work areas to ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Operate equipment and tools as trained and authorized.
• Maintain housekeeping standards throughout the facility.
• Assist with facility operations and general labor tasks.
• Lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Follow OSHA, DOT, EPA and site safety requirements.
• Use appropriate PPE during duties.
• Work safely in an industrial environment with odors and waste.

Skills

Industrial safety

PPE use

Physical labor

Attendance & punctuality

Shift flexibility

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

Clean Harbors in Santa Ana, CA is hiring entry-level Facility Technicians to perform labor, material handling, waste processing, and facility support in a fast-paced industrial setting. You will work with hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams while following safety and environmental procedures.

This role offers a first shift (4:00 AM - 12:30 PM) with potential overtime and a starting hourly wage of $25. After six months, pay increases to $27/hour.