Plant Operator - Washsmart {Shift: 11:30am-8pm)

Daniels Sharpsmart; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Day One benefits

Short-term disability

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Long-term disability options

Job summary

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is seeking a Plant Operator for our Fresno, CA facility. The role supports essential healthcare waste treatment, with duties including weighing waste, operating an autoclave, Washsmart system, and forklift tasks. Work hours are 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with potential overtime opportunities.

The position is full-time (40 hours/week) in a safe, team-focused environment. We emphasize reliability and a can-do attitude to maintain steady operations for our

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 55 lbs and push a heavy cart.
• Able to stand for extended periods and work well in a team.
• Proven longevity with employers and a reliable work history.

Responsibilities

• Check in containers and verify paperwork.
• Weigh incoming sharps and regulated medical waste with the weighbridge.
• Load and operate the autoclave and Washsmart sanitization system.
• Operate a forklift and hand trucks after training.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely scheduling.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Labor-intensive work

Reliability

Can-do attitude

Tools

Forklift operation

Autoclave operation

Washsmart system

Weighbridge

Job description

We are looking to hire a Plant Operator for our Daniels’ medical waste treatment facility in Fresno, CA. 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.

• Use of our large machines, to:
• 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 (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
• Can stand for extended periods of time happily and comfortably
• Can work well with a team because we are all about team work!
• Someone with a can-do attitude who is committed to efficient, timely scheduling with previous experience in a labor-intensive job. A person with proven longevity with their employers that we can rely on.
• 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 – Monday – Friday position 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
• 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 salary – This position is offering a rate of $20-21 per hour.
• 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.

Daniels Health conducts background checks and drug testing as part of the post‑offer hiring process.