Medical Waste Warehouse Associate

Waste Management; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boot allowance

Education Assistance Program

401(k) with match

Stock options

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

WM is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support inbound material receipt, equipment maintenance, and kit assembly. You will load and unload vehicles, perform general housekeeping, and prepare mail-back product kits in a safety-conscious environment.

Under direct supervision, you will use handheld scanners to ship orders, stock locations, and participate in LEAN process improvements. This role requires physical stamina and the ability to operate forklift, pallet jack, and dolly.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience, preferably in plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Assembles mailback and other product kits according to established procedures.
• Picks kits and stock items from printed pick list to fulfill customer orders.
• Packs orders for shipment to insure efficient use of materials and safety of items in transit.
• Unloads, inspects, and reports status of inbound materials.
• Uses handheld to execute outbound order shipments.
• Stocks pick and rack locations to meet projected demand requirements.
• Works toward achieving maximum efficiencies in an established work environment while maintaining safety & compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
• Performs physical inventory counts.
• Provides feedback to management on ways to increase efficiencies and the effectiveness of servicing customer needs. Participates in process improvement activities (LEAN).
• Performs necessary record keeping activities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.
• Demonstrates the ability to observe safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate forklift, pallet jack, and dolly.
• Demonstrates the ability to drive equipment in close quarters.

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Dolly

Job description

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Pay Rate: $19.50

Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00am start time

Boot Allowance: $250.00

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

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

I. Job Summary

Under direct supervision, the Warehouse Associate role receives inbound materials, performs equipment maintenance, loads and unloads vehicles, performs general housekeeping and processes material for treatment. Assembles mail-back and other product kits.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assembles mailback and other product kits according to established procedures. Picks kits and stock items from printed pick list to fulfill customer orders
• Packs orders for shipment to insure efficient use of materials and safety of items in transit
• Unloads, inspects, and reports status of inbound materials
• Uses handheld to execute outbound order shipments
• Stocks pick and rack locations to meet projected demand requirements
• Works toward achieving maximum efficiencies in an established work environment while maintaining safety & compliance with all applicable rules and regulations
• Performs physical inventory counts
• Provides feedback to management on ways to increase efficiencies and the effectiveness of servicing customer needs. Participates in process improvement activities (LEAN)
• Performs necessary record keeping activities
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned
• Demonstrates the ability to observe safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly
• Demonstrates the ability to operate forklift, pallet jack, and dolly
• Demonstrates the ability to drive equipment in close quarters

III. Qualifications

B. Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience, preferably in plant environment

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Standing
• Lifting
• Carrying
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Reaching
• Grasping
• Talking
• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Walking
• Feeling
• 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.

Pay: The expected base pay for this hybrid position is $ 19.50. This 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran