Medical Waste Plant Associate at Waste Management, Inc. (WM) | Dunkirk, New York | Rezi

Medical Waste Plant Associate at Waste Management, Inc. (WM)

Medical Waste Plant Associate

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) · Dunkirk, New York

6 days ago

Medical Waste Plant Associate

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) · Dunkirk, New York

6 days ago
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About the Role

The Plant Associate will ensure all waste is unloaded from vehicles, the vehicles are decontaminated, and waste is properly staged for scanning and processing. The individual will perform the duties in a safe and productive manner.

Responsibilities

  • Unload waste from incoming vehicles and separate non-autoclavable waste for incineration.
  • Stage waste on conveyor system or stack waste for scanning in the Biotrack system.
  • Scan waste into the Biotrack system for recordkeeping.
  • Load autoclave bins or incinerator hopper with waste for processing.
  • Place reusable containers on the tub wash line for decontamination.
  • Operate the tub wash unit, inspect clean tubs, and stack them for reuse.
  • Operate the tub wash sprayer for oversized reusable tubs, inspect tubs, and stack them for reuse.
  • Decontaminate vehicle cargo-carrying portions, reload reusable tubs, and ensure no free liquid remains.
  • Address housekeeping issues immediately, such as spills and floor cleanliness.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

  • 1 year of experience, preferably in a plant environment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to understand and follow health and safety directives.
  • Ability to understand and follow performance and conduct standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative for potential air travel or federal property access.

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Following health and safety directives
  • Understanding performance and conduct standards
  • Operating tub wash unit
  • Operating tub wash sprayer
  • Scanning waste into Biotrack system

Location

  • Inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions
  • Outside conditions including inclement weather, heat and humidity

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • Onsite

Experience Level

  • 1 year of experience

Salary/Compensations

  • $19.75 per hour

Benefits

  • Boot Allowance: $250.00
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Stock purchase plan
  • Company matching on 401(k)
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid personal days

About the Company

  • WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions.
  • Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas.
  • Driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity.
  • Provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of customers.
  • Has innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy.
  • Has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America.
  • Is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials.
  • Is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas.
  • Operates the most landfill gas-to-electricity plants in North America.
  • Has a fleet including more than 12,000 natural gas trucks.
  • Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste and secure information destruction services.

Equal Opportunity

  • WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
  • WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation.
  • Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.