Hazardous Waste Sorter

Hazardous Waste Sorter

Under the supervision of the Operations Supervisor (Hazardous Materials), the Sorter for Hazardous Waste will participate in the daily operations of processing, sorting, and handling materials within the destruction area.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Sort and process returned products and materials according to established procedures and work instructions.
• Identify and separate items into the appropriate waste, recycling, product return, or disposal streams.
• Ensure materials are properly labeled, staged, and placed in designated storage areas.
• Assist with the handling of pharmaceutical, universal, biohazardous, and other regulated materials as trained and authorized.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area by following housekeeping and safety standards.
• Support shipment preparation activities by organizing and staging materials for transportation and disposal.
• Accurately complete required paperwork, logs, and tracking documentation related to sorting and processing activities.
• Follow all company policies, standard operating procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Inspect materials for damage, discrepancies, or non-conforming items and report issues to the Team Lead or Supervisor.
• Operate warehouse equipment and tools safely and in accordance with training and company procedures.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet daily productivity, quality, and safety goals.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and immediately report safety concerns, incidents, or hazards.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support warehouse operations and customer requirements.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma (or its equivalent) or minimum of two year's work experience in a warehouse or production job; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to complete the responsibilities of this position required
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Working knowledge of computers
• Able to follow standard operation and safety procedures
• Able to work in an environment that is not climate controlled
• Able to read small print, such as on a pharmacy bottle
• Able to push a cart or hand truck up to 100 yards; able to use a pallet jack
• Able to grasp and use box cutters and seal zip lock bags
• Able to work under time pressure and meet production goals; able to work more than 8 hours per day (over-time) as needed
• Able to assist with other operations within the warehouse, as needed
• Able to handle hazardous waste materials with appropriate safety measures

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the major job responsibilities (essential functions) of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the major job responsibilities. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

• Use Hands to Handle Objects
  - Regularly
• Reach with Hands or Arms
  - Regularly
• Talk or Hear and Read Instructions
  - Regularly
• Stand, Kneel, or Stoop and Lift 20 Pounds
  - Regularly
• View Items at a Close Range
  - Regularly

Rarely:
Job requires this activity up to 25% of the time

Occasionally:
Job requires this activity between 25% - 50% of the time

Frequently:
Job requires this activity between 50% - 75% of the time

Constantly:
Job requires this activity more than 75% of the time

Individual Competencies

• Adaptable:
  Arrives at a conclusion based on previous experiences and good judgment.
• Curious:
  Assesses circumstances using experience and a variety of information gathered.
• Communication:
  Contributes to strategy for their team.
• Personal Credibility:
  Achieves success using their ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others internally or externally.
• Teamwork:
  Advanced communication skills used to lead a team.

As an Inmar Associate, you:

• Put clients first and consistently display a positive attitude and behaviors that…