Warehouse Worker - 1st Shift 6AM to 2:30PM

Daniels Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits

Sick leave

Vacation leave from day one

Job summary

Daniels Health in Walton, KY is hiring a Plant Operator for a fast-paced medical waste treatment facility. The role involves lifting heavy bins, weighing containers, operating an autoclave, and loading the Washsmart cleaning system, all while maintaining accurate paperwork and teamwork.

Shifts run Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM. The job offers full-time benefits, with the company emphasizing stability and essential service duties in healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Warehouse-labor experience required; repetitive lifting of heavy containers.
• Willingness to take a 5 panel urine drug screening.
• Willingness to take a 7 year background check.
• Basic math and ability to read/record weights accurately.
• Familiarity with weighbridge/scale systems.
• Comfort with repetitive tasks while maintaining quality standards.
• Proven longevity with employers.
• Can-do attitude!

Responsibilities

• Lift 55–lbs bins and push a four-wheeled cart.
• Weigh incoming sharps and medical waste containers.
• Load/operate the autoclave machine.
• Load the Washsmart system for container washing and sanitization.
• Maintain attention to detail with required paperwork.
• Stand for extended periods in PPE and work well with a team.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Weight measurement

Autoclave operation

Team player

Paperwork accuracy

PPE compliance

Forklift operation

Job description

We are looking to hire an operator for our Daniels’ medical waste treatment facility in Walton, KY. 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.

12035 Chandler Dr

Walton, KY 41094

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What will your job involve?

• Lifting 55lbs bins and push a four-wheeled cart that weighs as much as 200lbs
• Weigh incoming sharps and medical waste containers
• Load/operate our autoclave machine (a pressure chamber to melt materials)
• Load the Washsmart system (container washing + sanitization system)
• Provide attention to detail with the paperwork required to process containers
• Standing for extended periods of time happily and comfortably
• Working well with a team!

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience in a warehouselabor-intensive job (repetitive lifitng of 50lbs to 75lb containers!!)
• Willingness to take a 5 panel urine drug screening
• Willingness to take a 7 year background check
• Basic math and ability to read/record weights accurately
• Familiarity with weighbridge/scale systems
• Comfort with repetitive tasks while maintaining quality standards
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and working in PPE
• Proven longevity with employers
• Can-do attitude!!

Why work for us?

• Job stability – as an essential service to healthcare we are non-seasonal and recession proof.
• Consistent work hours- Monday to Friday 1st Shift (6AM-2:30PM)
• Benefits: Full time roles are provided benefits, sick leave and vacation leave from day one!
• DIRECT HIRE – This is a Full-time DIRECT HIRE of 40 hours per week!
• Competitive salary – This position is offering a set rate (non-Negotiable) of $19.00 per hour!

$19 - $19 an hour

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.