Plant Operator - 1st Shift (6:30AM to 3PM) 5730

Daniels Health; Sturtevant (WI); On-site; USD 23,298 - 33,182; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job stability

Opportunities for overtime

Full-time benefits from day one

Sick leave and vacation leave

Job summary

A healthcare service company in Sturtevant, WI is seeking a Plant Operator for their medical waste treatment facility. The role includes weighing and loading medical waste containers, operating machinery, and keeping detailed records. Ideal candidates should be physically fit and reliable, with experience in labor-intensive jobs. The position offers competitive pay, job stability, full-time benefits, and opportunities for overtime. This role works a set schedule from 6:30AM to 3PM and is essential to healthcare operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a labor-intensive job handling 50-75 lb containers.
• Proven longevity with employers.

Responsibilities

• Weigh incoming sharps and medical waste containers.
• Load and operate autoclave machinery.
• Drive forklift and operate hand trucks.
• Lift and move heavy containers and carts.
• Ensure accuracy in paperwork processing.
• Work well as part of a team.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Job description

Plant Operator - 1st Shift (6:30AM to 3PM) 5730

Base pay: $20.50/hr. Location: Sturtevant, WI 53177.

Job Summary

We are looking to hire a Plant Operator for our Daniels’ medical waste treatment facility in Sturtevant, WI. 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. The ideal Plant Operator is an individual who likes variety in their work and can think through practical problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Weigh incoming sharps and regulated medical waste containers (using our Weighbridge)
• Load/operate autoclave machine (a pressure chamber to melt materials)
• Load the Washsmart system (container washing + sanitization system)
• Drive forklift and operate hand trucks once trained
• Lift 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
• Stand for extended periods of time comfortably
• Work well with a team

Required Qualifications

• Can‑do attitude with previous experience in a labor‑intensive job (repetitive lifting of 50–75 lb containers) and proven longevity with employers

Benefits and Compensation

• Job stability – essential service to healthcare; non‑seasonal and recession proof
• Opportunities for overtime
• Consistent work hours – Full Time, 1st Shift (6:30AM to 3PM)
• Full‑time benefits, sick leave and vacation leave from day one
• Permanency – full‑time permanent role 40 hours per week
• Competitive salary – $20.50 per hour

About Us

We are a healthcare service company providing safety systems and medical waste collection for hospitals, medical centers, surgical centers, nursing homes and an array of customers within the healthcare setting. Our focus is delivering quality and safety‑focused medical waste management services that reduce needlestick injuries, positively impact infection control and reduce environmental burden. We dispose and treat medical waste on site at treatment facilities across the U.S.

EEO Statement

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti‑discrimination law, it is our policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Recruitment Considerations

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.