Plant Associate; WMHS), RWCS

About the Plant Associate 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.

Pay Rate: $23.50 per hour. Paid weekly.
Schedule: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Unload waste from incoming vehicles and separate non-autoclavable waste for incineration.
• Stage waste on the conveyor system or properly stack waste for scanning in the Biotrack system.
• Scan waste into the Biotrack system for proper record‑keeping purposes.
• 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, ensuring it functions properly; remove clean tubs, inspect, and stack them for loading onto the assigned vehicle for reuse.
• Operate the tub wash sprayer for oversized reusable tubs, ensuring proper operation, inspecting tubs, and stacking them for loading onto the assigned vehicle for reuse.
• Decontaminate the cargo‑carrying portion of vehicles, reload assigned reusable tubs, and ensure the vehicle’s cargo area is free of liquid on the floor; inform the plant supervisor that the vehicle is ready to be moved from the dock area.
• Ensure housekeeping issues are addressed immediately—clean spills, dings, floor dryness, debris removal, etc.
• Tackle other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• 1 year of experience, preferably in a plant environment.

This job operates both indoors and outdoors, including in inclement weather, heat, and humidity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Eligible employees receive a competitive total compensation package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short‑term disability. Other benefits include stock purchase plans, company 401(k) match, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.

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 equal employment for all applicants and employees in Canada, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

To travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals to have a REAL  an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL , or TSA‑approved alternative.

• Job Identification: 2346022
• Job Category:
  Operators
• Posting Date: 05/27/2026
• Job Schedule:
  
  Full time
• Location:
  
  2775 E 26th St, Vernon, CA 90058, US (On‑site)