WAREHOUSE ASSOC / DRIVER

Trilogy MedWaste; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Trilogy MedWaste is seeking a Warehouse Associate/Backup Driver to perform loading/unloading, route collection, and processing tasks in a production environment. Reports to Facility Manager and requires adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

This non-exempt, hourly role offers $19 per hour, negotiable based on experience, with opportunities to support customer interactions, maintain manifests, and operate equipment, including forklift as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of warehouse experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record within 3 years.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull heavy carts.
• Knowledge of barcode scanning and inventory management.
• Hazardous Materials and OSHA Regulations familiarity.
• Ability to operate powered industrial trucks (e.g., forklift).

Responsibilities

• Unload and load vehicles.
• Unload and load processing equipment.
• Scan waste and ensure weigh accuracy.
• Maintain accurate manifests and shipping papers.
• Prepare records of receiving and production as needed.
• Follow safety and regulatory compliance at all times.
• Complete required training and certifications.
• Provide customer training on manifesting and packaging.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Warehouse experience

Valid driver’s license

DOT licensing compliance

Hazardous Materials knowledge

OSHA regulations knowledge

Data entry

Mobile manifest app usage

Customer interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Barcode scanning

Inventory management systems

Mobile data apps

Job description

Job Summary

The Warehouse Associate/Backup Driver will perform assigned operations safely and efficiently in a production environment. The role involves interacting with customers, employees, managers, and regulatory representatives, and completing customer collection routes with varying schedules and deadlines while maintaining professionalism.

Job Description

Warehouse Associate / Non‑CDL Driver
Reports to: Facility Manager
Classification: Non‑Exempt
Pay: $19 hourly (negotiable based on experience)

Primary Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Unload and load vehicles
• Unload and load processing equipment
• Scan waste and weigh accuracy
• Ensure container type and manifest are 100% accurate
• Prepare records of receiving and production as needed
• Safety and compliance with all relevant regulations
• Report for and successfully complete all training as required
• Review and sign manifests and shipping papers
• Properly load and secure materials for transport
• Operate tub wash unit ensuring the wash unit is operating properly
• Remove clean tubs from the wash unit, inspect tubs and stack for loading onto assigned vehicle for re‑use
• Ensure housekeeping issues (e.g., spills cleaned up, floor dry, debris cleared) are addressed immediately
• Collect containers from health care offices
• Drive vehicle to customer location along determined route collecting material for delivery to designated location
• Prepare and report pre & post trip inspections
• Maintain Driver’s Hours of Service Log as required
• Review and sign manifests and shipping papers
• Provide customer training (manifesting, packaging, etc.)
• Properly label, load and secure materials for transport
• Clean, wash and refuel vehicle as needed
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of warehouse experience preferred
• Must have a good driving record within 3 years; no accidents reported
• Pleasant demeanor with other employees, customers, vendors and regulators
• Must understand how to use computer for data entry
• Must be able to use a software app on mobile phone for manifest documentation
• Position requires extensive lifting, walking, bending, climbing, pulling and pushing
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull heavy carts
• Knowledge of barcode scanning; inventory management skills
• Knowledge of Hazardous Materials and OSHA Regulations
• Knowledge and ability to operate a powered industrial truck, e.g., forklift
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Quickly adapt to changing business demands
• Must meet all applicable DOT and licensing requirements
• Licensed for vehicle to be driven (min. Class C); Class A or Class B license also acceptable
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Medical Examiner’s Card (MEC)
• Quickly grasp and adapt to new tasks and protocols

Expected Hours of Work

• Able to work an agreed upon standard schedule
• Additional hours as job duties demand

Travel

• Travel to domestic Trilogy facilities when necessary (less than 10%)
• Must have a current, valid driver’s license
• Able to be insurable under our company's liability insurance policy

Work Conditions

Physical Demands

• Able to lift and carry up to 65 lbs.
• Able to push and pull containers weighing up to 250 lbs. (96 gallon totes)
• Able to load and unload materials into truck
• Able to climb in and out of vehicle and cargo area multiple times per day
• Able to walk extended distances
• Able to maintain focus and analyze data
• Able to speak and communicate proficiently
• Able to work in hot and cold conditions
• Routine physical exertion: standing, walking, climbing, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping and bending

Other Duties

Other duties may be assigned as necessary, and responsibilities may change with or without notice.

Benefits

Trilogy offers competitive pay plus incentives with paid‑time off and benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, company‑paid life and disability, 401(k) savings plan with company match, and other wellness offerings. Compensation is negotiable based on experience.

EOE