Technician IWSS

Stericycle; Columbia (IN); Remote; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Technician for its Hospital Services team. This role involves collecting and managing various waste streams, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and maintaining a clean working environment. The Technician will interact professionally with hospital staff and may oversee shift operations. Join a company committed to protecting health and the environment while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and retirement plans. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a difference in a dynamic and supportive workplace.

Benefits

Health care program

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Sick time

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in warehouse or environmental services preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and inspect waste from hospital personnel according to protocols.
• Operate waste treatment equipment and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Waste Management

Environmental Services

Safety Compliance

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Compactors

Shredders

Bio track system

Job description

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Job Function: Plant/Processing Operations

Career Area: Operations

Work Location: Baltimore, Maryland Work From Home

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Stericycle is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protects people and brands, promotes health and well-being, and safeguards the environment. Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have grown from a small start-up in medical waste management into a leader across a range of increasingly complex and highly regulated arenas, serving healthcare organizations and commercial businesses of every size. Every day, we help our customers solve complex challenges by safely managing materials that could otherwise spread disease, contaminate the environment, or compromise one’s identity. Join us on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.

Position Purpose:

The Technician IWSS is an essential team member of our Hospital Services team. The TM will be responsible for collecting and receiving waste from hospital personnel. Waste should be inspected for acceptance according to Stericycle waste protocols. This team member will partner closely with their supervisor to ensure that all waste remains in compliance.

Key Job Activities:

• Separates waste streams into appropriate categories for treatment or disposal:
  • Solid waste
  • RMW
  • Recycling
  • Hazardous
  • Confidential
• Operates compactors and/or shredders as required
• Unload waste from incoming vehicles. Separates non-autoclavable waste to be incinerated
• Stage waste in area and/or properly stack waste for scanning in the Bio track system for proper recordkeeping purposes
• Scan waste carts for radioactivity and other adverse materials
• Load treatment equipment with waste for processing and/or properly package waste for transport off site. Operates RMW waste treatment equipment
• Wash and decontaminate waste carts manually and/or operate tub wash unit ensuring the wash unit is operating properly. Removes clean tubs from wash unit, inspects tubs and stacks for re-use
• Decontaminates vehicles cargo-carrying portion, reloads assigned re-usable tubs and ensures cargo-carrying portion of vehicle does not have free liquid on the floor
• Make simple adjustments or repairs such as realigning belts, replacing grinder teeth and/or repairing containers, escalating major repair issues to mechanic
• Maintains a clean environment through housekeeping program. Ensures spills cleaned up, floor is dry, and debris not on floor, etc., are addressed immediately
• Greets hospital personnel in a professional and friendly manner
• May or may not perform the following:
  • Perform collection services throughout the hospital
  • Interacts with patients and hospital staff in a professional manner
  • Shift leader responsibilities as needed: i.e.: staffing, proper safety policies and programs are followed; complete shift required documentation; keep manager informed of any pertinent issues
  • Notifies management of waste flow issues on hospital floors
  • Assists management in scheduling collection and documenting locations

• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 Year of Experience, preferably in warehouse, environmental services or related field

Schedule:

Start Time: 9pm

John Hopkins Hospital

Schedule is subject to change based on customer needs.

Stericycle currently offers its employees the option to participate in a full range of benefits, including a health care program which includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, a 401(k) plan, and an employee stock purchase plan. Participation in some programs requires that employees be regularly scheduled to work a minimum number of hours and/or to have fulfilled a waiting period after they begin employment with Stericycle.

Stericycle is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce, and to valuing unique perspectives and identities. We foster a culture of belonging that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Disclaimer:

The above description is meant to provide a summary of the nature and level of work being performed; it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements of the job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and it does not constitute any right or guarantee of employment condition. This position is open to people with disabilities. Stericycle will consider requests for workplace accommodations for protected physical or mental limitations in accordance with its human resources and risks prevention policies and local laws. To the extent permissible under local law, and consistent with business necessity, Stericycle reserves the right to modify the content formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, at any time with or without advance notice.