Medical Waste Plant Associate

WM (Waste Management); Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with match

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

WM is hiring a Plant Associate in Lakeland, FL. The role ensures waste is unloaded from vehicles, decontaminated, and staged for scanning and processing, all performed safely and efficiently.

The position supports a structured shift pattern with training and advancement opportunities. You will operate the Biotrack system, load autoclave bins or incinerator hoppers, and maintain a clean, safe work environment while contributing to the company’s mission of sustainable tomorrow.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience, preferably in plant environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow health and safety directives and standards.
• Prefer valid Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Unload waste from incoming vehicles and separate non-autoclavable waste for incineration.
• Stage waste on conveyor or stack for scanning in Biotrack system.
• Scan waste into Biotrack for recordkeeping.
• Load autoclave bins or incinerator hopper with waste.
• Decontaminate vehicle cargo area and ensure no free liquid remains.
• Maintain housekeeping: spills cleaned, floors dry, debris cleared.
• Operate tub wash line and tub wash sprayer as required.
• Notify supervisor when vehicle is ready to move from dock.

Skills

Experience awareness

Effective communication

Education

1 year of experience in plant environment

Tools

Driver's Licence

Job description

Pay Range: $16.96

Shift: 4days 10 hours a day

What is the value of a WM Job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career.

We Are Always Working For A Sustainable Tomorrow®: Our mission is to leave the world a better place than we found it by helping its inhabitants find purpose in becoming its caretakers.

We Are People First: The members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We foster an environment where all teammates feel welcomed, valued and seen.

We Are Committed to Your Growth : Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program, paid on-the-job training, and established career progression.

We Are Stable: From the front line to the corporate offices, our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are a Family: At WM we are over 60,000 people - from many places and many backgrounds, and it is our amazing differences that make us stronger.

We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!

I. 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.

II. 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 vehicles 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
• Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

III. Qualifications

A. 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.

B. Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Driver's Licence

IV. Physical Requirements

• Standing
• Lifting
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Reaching
• Grasping
• Talking
• Repetitive Motions
• Walking
• Hearing

Field: 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.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing-including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing-in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.