Production Specialist - Benefits Day One & Weekly Pay

WM (Waste Management); Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Management is seeking a Plant Maintenance Assistant to support daily preventative maintenance and continuous improvement efforts on the production floor, with strict adherence to safety protocols. The role requires no formal education and at least 6 months of relevant work experience.

The position pays $20.00 per hour for first shift hours (4:00am–1:30pm) and includes opportunities for on‑the‑job training and growth within a large national company.

Qualifications

• No educational requirements.
• Minimum 6 months of relevant work experience.
• Safety-sensitive role requiring drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with safety procedures (OSHA/Hazards).
• Inspect, sort, and move materials and ensure final product quality.
• Assist with production optimization and planning with Plant management.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Assist Plant Technicians with adjustments, repairs, or replacements of equipment.
• Carry out project-related work as assigned.

Skills

Relevant work experience

Education

No Educational requirements

Job description

Pay Range: $20.00 per hour

Shift: 1st Shift, Start time 4:00am - 1:30pm

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Job Summary

Under general supervision, assist plant staff in assessing, planning and execution of plant optimization through daily preventative maintenance and continuous improvement with a strict adherence to safety protocol.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures to include but not limited to Hazardous Energy Control Procedures, Lock Out/Tag Out and Confined Space protocol.
• Inspect, sort, and move materials into piles or containers while assuring the quality of the final product.
• Works with Plant management to assess and plan for production optimization.
• Maintains integrity of equipment by performing daily preventative maintenance and cleaning duties.
• Assist with resolution of production interruptions.
• Assists Plant Technicians with adjustments, repair or replacements of all fixed and rolling stock equipment as necessary.
• Performs project related work and other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• No Educational requirements
• 6 months of relevant work experience

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.

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.

Benefits

• At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability.
• In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more.
• Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.