Medical Waste Plant Operator – Autoclave & Load

Daniels Sharpsmart Inc; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role with benefits from day1

40 hours per week schedule

Competitive hourly pay $20.00

Job summary

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart in Taylor, MI seeks a Plant Operator to support our medical waste treatment facility. You will weigh incoming containers, load an autoclave, recertify drums, and handle universal waste while following safety protocols.

This full-time shift-based role requires lifting up to 75 lbs, working with PPE, and collaborating with teammates. Prior warehouse or industrial experience, reliability, and ability to read weights accurately are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a labor-intensive, warehouse, industrial, or manufacturing job.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds safely and repeatedly.
• Proven reliability and tenure with previous employers.
• Comfortable working around medical and universal waste with PPE.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Weigh incoming regulated medical waste containers using the weighbridge.
• Load and operate the autoclave machine (waste treatment equipment).
• Recertify 55-gallon drums for safe reuse.
• Count universal waste (lightbulbs, batteries, etc.) and add them to manifests.
• Lift up to 75 lbs and handle 55-gallon drums throughout the shift.
• Stand for extended periods in a non-office, industrial setting.
• Follow written processes and safety procedures every time.
• Complete paperwork accurately and double-check counts and labels.
• Spot and report issues with containers, paperwork, or equipment right away.
• Work closely with teammates and supervisors to keep the plant running smoothly.
• Help train others once you are competent in specific tasks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Weighing/measurement

Safety procedures

PPE compliance

Team coordination

Tools

Weighbridge/scale systems

Job description

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart in Taylor, MI seeks a Plant Operator to support our medical waste treatment facility. You will weigh incoming containers, load an autoclave, recertify drums, and handle universal waste while following safety protocols.

This full-time shift-based role requires lifting up to 75 lbs, working with PPE, and collaborating with teammates. Prior warehouse or industrial experience, reliability, and ability to read weights accurately are essential.