Night Shift Plant Associate

WM (Waste Management); Haw River (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K match

Stock options discount

Dependent day care

Paid vacation

Holidays

Personal days

Job summary

WM Haw River, NC seeks a Plant Associate to unload waste from incoming vehicles, decontaminate loads, and stage material for scanning in the Biotrack system.

You’ll work night shifts with a 12-hour schedule, rotating every two months; occasional 6-hour shifts may also apply. The role is safety‑sensitive with strong emphasis on housekeeping and compliance. Eligible team members receive comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and more.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Unload waste from incoming vehicles.
• Separates non-autoclavable waste to be incinerated.
• Stage waste on conveyor system or properly stack waste for scanning.
• 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.
• Informs plant supervisor that the vehicle is ready to be moved from dock area.
• Ensuring housekeeping issues are addressed immediately.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

1 year experience

Safety compliance

Effective communication

Job description

Stericycle is now part of WM. To learn more about WM's acquisition of Stericycle, CLICK HERE to read the press release.

Pay Rate: $17.72 per hour. Paid weekly.

Shift Details: Night shift position. Schedule rotation every 2 months.

Monday-Thursday (2 months) ROTATE Tuesday-Sunday (2 months)

Tuesday-Sunday, 12 hour shift: 5:40 PM to 5:40 AM.

Monday, 6 hour shift: 5:40 PM to 11:40 PM (or) 11:40 PM to 5:40 AM.

What is the value of a WM job? The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck . It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family.

We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are Committed to Growth: Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members.

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

Who are we? #WeAreWM

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.
• Inspect 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 that the vehicle is ready to be moved from dock area.
• Ensuring 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 License.

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 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

• Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!
• 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.