Medical Waste Plant Associate

WM; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 22,400 - 31,904; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Job summary

WM in Eagan, Minnesota is seeking a Plant Associate to unload and manage waste from vehicles, ensuring proper scanning and processing. The role includes decontaminating vehicles and operating wash units. Candidates should have at least 1 year of plant experience and effective communication skills. The position offers competitive pay at $19.71/hr, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401K matching.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience, preferably in plant environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and understand and follow health and safety directives.

Responsibilities

• Unload waste from incoming vehicles and separate non-autoclavable waste.
• Stage waste on conveyor system or stack for scanning.
• Scan waste into Biotrack system for recordkeeping.

Skills

Effective communication

Health and safety compliance

Job description

Shift

Shift: Monday - Friday; 8:45 AM start; Weekends off.

Job Summary

The Plant Associate will ensure all waste is unloaded from vehicles, the vehicles are decontaminated, and waste is properly staged for scanning and processing. The individual will perform the duties in a safe and productive manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Unload waste from incoming vehicles. Separates non-autoclavable waste to be incinerated
• Stage waste on conveyor system or properly stack waste for scanning in the Biotrack system
• Scan waste into the Biotrack system for proper recordkeeping purposes
• Load autoclave bins or incinerator hopper with waste for processing
• Place reusable containers on tub wash line for decontamination
• Operates tub wash unit ensuring the wash unit is operating properly. Removes clean tubs from wash unit, inspects tubs and stacks for loading onto assigned vehicle for reuse
• Operates tub wash sprayer for oversized reusable tubs ensuring the unit is operating properly. Inspects tubs and stacks for loading onto assigned vehicle for reuse
• Decontaminates vehicle's cargo‑carrying portion, reloads assigned reusable tubs and ensures cargo‑carrying portion of vehicle does not have free liquid on the floor. Informs plant supervisor the vehicle is ready to be moved from dock area
• Ensures housekeeping issues, e.g., spills cleaned up, floor is dry, and debris not on floor, etc., are addressed immediately
• ther duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 1 year of experience, preferably in plant environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and understand and follow health and safety directives and performance and conduct standards, policies and procedures that apply to the role and location.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements

This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

Pay

The expected base pay rate for this position is $19.71/hr. This rate represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.