Plant Associate Job Harlingen area,Texas USA,Manufacturing / Production

Pay Range: $16.75 an hour

Shift: Monday‑Friday, 11:30am‑8pm

Job Summary

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Unload waste from incoming vehicles. Separate non‑autoclavable waste to be incinerated.
Stage waste on 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 tub wash line for decontamination.
Operate tub wash unit, ensuring it is operating properly. Remove clean tubs, inspect and stack for loading onto assigned vehicle for reuse.
Operate tub wash sprayer for oversized reusable tubs, ensuring the unit is operating properly. Inspect tubs and stack for loading onto assigned vehicle for reuse.
Decontaminate vehicle cargo‑carrying portion, reload assigned reusable tubs, and ensure the cargo‑carrying portion does not have free liquid on the floor. Inform plant supervisor when the vehicle is ready to be moved from dock area.
Ensure housekeeping issues, e.g., spills cleaned up, floor is dry, and debris not on floor, are addressed immediately.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

1 year of experience, preferably in a plant environment.
Ability to communicate effectively and understand and follow health and safety directives, performance and conduct standards, policies, and procedures that apply to the role and location.

Preferred Qualifications

Valid Driver's Licence.

Physical Requirements

Standing
Lifting
Pushing
Pulling
Reaching
Grasping
Talking
Repetitive Motions
Walking
Hearing

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short‑Term Disability. Additional benefits include a Stock Purchase Plan, company match on 401K, Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Benefits may vary by site.

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