Medical Waste Plant Operator - 3rd Shift (9:30PM-6AM) - 5725

Daniels Health; Walton (KY); On-site; USD 26,863; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Short-term disability

Company sponsored life insurance

Overtime opportunities

Safe work environment

Job summary

A healthcare service company in Walton, KY is seeking a Plant Operator to manage tasks related to medical waste treatment. Responsibilities include operating machinery, weighing containers, and ensuring paperwork accuracy. The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude, experience in labor-intensive roles, and be able to lift heavy items. The position offers job stability, opportunities for overtime, and a competitive pay of $19.50/hour, along with comprehensive benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a labor-intensive job.
• Ability to lift 55lbs and push a cart weighing 200lbs.
• Willingness to stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Weigh incoming sharps and regulated medical waste containers.
• Load and operate the autoclave machine.
• Drive a forklift and operate hand trucks.
• Provide accurate paperwork for processed items.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Forklift operation

Labor-intensive experience

Job description

We are looking to hire a Plant Operator for our Daniels’ medical waste treatment facility in Walton, KY. A Plant Operator handles tasks such as checking in containers, double‑checking paperwork, moving and unloading specific waste containers, and operating forklifts to load an autoclave. The ideal candidate enjoys a variety of work and can think through practical problems.

Job Responsibilities

• Weigh incoming sharps and regulated medical waste containers (using our Weighbridge)
• Load/operate our autoclave machine (a pressure chamber to melt materials)
• Load the Washsmart system (container washing + sanitization system)
• Drive a forklift and operate hand trucks once trained
• Lifting 55lbs and push a four‑wheeled cart that weighs as much as 200lbs
• Provide attention to detail, especially with the paperwork required to process these items
• Standing for extended periods of time happily and comfortably
• Working well with a team because we are all about teamwork

What we’re looking for

• Someone with a can‑do attitude who is committed to efficient, timely scheduling and has previous experience in a labor‑intensive job. A person with proven longevity with their employers that we can rely on

Why work for us

• Job stability – as an essential service to healthcare we are non‑seasonal and recession‑proof
• Opportunities for overtime – we always need extra hands on deck so overtime opportunities are plentiful
• Consistent work hours – 3rd shift/Full Time 9:30pm‑6am
• Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Your Medical, Dental and Vision benefits are effective on DAY ONE. All other benefits are effective 1st of the month following 30 days of employment). Paid Short‑term disability ($0 cost to you!). Company sponsored life insurance. Accident Insurance and Voluntary long‑term disability options!
• Permanent position – This is a Full‑time permanent role of 40 hours per week
• Competitive Pay: We offer $19.50/hr!
• Safe work environment – We supply above and beyond the standard PPE protocols for safe handling of medical waste – find out more about how we protect you at https://www.danielshealth.com/covid-19-employees

Who are we?

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. As a service to our customers we dispose and treat medical waste on site at our treatment facilities across the U.S.

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti‑discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit 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.

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