Medical Waste/Sharps Plant Operator - 1st Shift 4AM to 3:30PM

Danielshealth; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service company is seeking a Plant Operator for their medical waste treatment facility in Easton, PA. This full-time role involves operating machinery, handling waste materials, and ensuring safety protocols. The position offers job stability, overtime opportunities, and competitive pay, making it a great choice for those seeking a reliable career in healthcare.

Benefits

Job Stability

Opportunities for Overtime

Consistent Work Hours

Benefits from Day One

Permanent Position

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a labor-intensive job with repetitive lifting.
• Proven longevity with previous employers.

Responsibilities

• Weigh incoming sharps and regulated medical waste containers.
• Load and operate autoclave machine and Washsmart system.
• Drive a forklift and operate hand trucks.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Can-do Attitude

Job description

We are looking to hire a Plant Operator for our Daniels’ medical waste treatment facility in Easton, PA. A Plant Operator has a widely varying role, from checking in containers, double checking paperwork, moving/unloading specific waste containers, and operating a forklift to load an autoclave.

Location: 925 Conroy Pl, Easton, PA 18040

What will your job involve?

• Weigh incoming sharps and regulated medical waste containers (using our Weighbridge)
• Load/operate our autoclave machine (a pressure chamber to melt materials)
• Load the Washsmart system (container washing + sanitization system)
• Drive a forklift and operate hand trucks once trained
• Lifting 55 lbs and push a four-wheeled cart that weighs as much as 200 lbs
• Provide attention to detail, especially with the paperwork required to process these items
• Standing for extended periods of time comfortably
• Work well with a team, as teamwork is essential!

What are we looking for?

• Someone with a can-do attitude committed to efficient, timely scheduling, with previous experience in a labor-intensive job (repetitive lifting of 50 lbs to 75 lbs containers). We value proven longevity with previous employers.

Why work for us?

• Job stability – as an essential healthcare service, we are non-seasonal and recession-proof.
• Opportunities for overtime – we often need extra help, so overtime is plentiful.
• Consistent work hours – Monday to Friday, 1st Shift (4 AM - 3:30 PM)
• Benefits – full-time roles include benefits, sick leave, and vacation leave from day one!
• Permanent position – this is a full-time, permanent role of 50 hours per week
• Competitive salary – $20.00 per hour

Who are we?

We are a healthcare service company providing safety systems and medical waste collection for hospitals, medical centers, surgical centers, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities. Our focus is on delivering quality, safety-focused medical waste management services that reduce needlestick injuries, improve infection control, and lessen environmental impact. We dispose of and treat medical waste on-site at our treatment facilities across the U.S.

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations.