Plant Associate (WMHS), RWCS

WM (Waste Management); Morton (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boot allowance

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with match

Dependent day care

Job summary

WM (Waste Management) is hiring a Plant Associate in the United States, Washington state. The role involves unloading waste from incoming vehicles, decontaminating, and staging waste for scanning in the Biotrack system. The candidate will ensure safe, productive operation and adherence to safety directives.

The position requires about 1 year of plant experience and may require a valid driver’s license. The job offers a base pay rate of $24.50 per hour with potential overtime, plus a $250 boot

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a plant environment.
• Valid Driver's Licence preferred.

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 recordkeeping.
• Load autoclave bins or incinerator hopper with waste for processing.
• Place reusable containers on tub wash line for decontamination.
• Operate tub wash unit and inspect tubs for loading onto vehicles.
• Operate tub wash sprayer for oversized tubs and ensure loading for reuse.
• Decontaminate vehicle cargo area and ensure no free liquid on floor.
• Notify supervisor when vehicle is ready to move from dock area.
• Address housekeeping issues such as spills and debris immediately.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

1 year experience

Valid Driver's Licence

Job description

Pay Rate: $24.50
Shift: 5:00am - 1:30pm Mon-Fri, some OT
Boot Allowance: $250

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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

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
• 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 Licence

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 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 range for this on-site position is $24.50. This rate 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

Non-Exempt Positions Non-union: Full-time: Employees will also receive at least _120_ hours of paid time off per year, accrued on a payroll period basis and _7_ [11, if Corporate employee] paid holidays throughout the calendar year. The Company provides this paid time off to comply with its obligations to provide paid sick and safe time ("PSST") under Washington state law and local ordinances.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, v