Medical Waste Loader & Forklift Operator

Daniels Sharpsmart Inc; Ellenwood (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart in Ellenwood, GA is hiring a Loader/Unloader for our medical waste treatment facility. You will lift and move containers, verify paperwork, operate a forklift to load an autoclave, and handle the Washsmart system.

The role requires standing for long periods, teamwork, and reliability, with a 2nd shift from 1PM to 9PM and a starting pay of $19.00 per hour. We emphasize safety, PPE use, and adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse labor-intensive job (repetitive lifting of 50lbs to 75lb containers)
• 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
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and working in PPE
• Proven longevity with employers
• Can-do attitude

Responsibilities

• Lifting 55lbs bins and push a four-wheeled cart that weighs as much as 200lbs
• Weigh incoming sharps and medical waste containers
• Load/operate autoclave machine
• Load the Washsmart system (container washing + sanitization)
• Provide attention to the paperwork required to process containers
• Standing for extended periods and working in PPE

Skills

Weight measurement

Basic math

Reading weights

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Forklift operation

Weighbridge/scale systems

Job description

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart in Ellenwood, GA is hiring a Loader/Unloader for our medical waste treatment facility. You will lift and move containers, verify paperwork, operate a forklift to load an autoclave, and handle the Washsmart system.

The role requires standing for long periods, teamwork, and reliability, with a 2nd shift from 1PM to 9PM and a starting pay of $19.00 per hour. We emphasize safety, PPE use, and adherence to quality standards.