Plant Associate

WM; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal/

Personal Days

401K match

Job summary

WM is seeking a Plant Associate to unload waste from incoming vehicles, decontaminate vehicles, and stage waste for scanning and processing. You will work safely and efficiently in a plant environment, with early morning hours and training provided.

Responsibilities include operating Biotrack scanning, loading autoclave bins or incinerator hopper, maintaining clean and organized work areas, and ensuring the accuracy of recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience 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.
• Preferred: Valid Driver's Licence

Responsibilities

• Unload waste from incoming vehicles.
• 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.
• Operate tub wash unit and sprayer to ensure proper washing and decontamination.
• Ensure floor is dry and debris is cleared; report any housekeeping issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Job description

Stericycle is now part of WM.

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

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.

Who are we? #WeAreWM

No prior hospital service experience required. We will train you. We invest in your future

Schedule:

Monday-Friday starting 3am- 11:20am

Compensation:

$23.50

I. About Plant Associate

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
• ther 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

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
• 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.

V. Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran