Medical Waste Plant Associate. Lakeland LilyLifestyle

Job Title

Plant Associate

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.

• 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 recordkeeping 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 the wash unit is operating properly. Remove clean tubs from wash unit, inspect tubs 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 vehicles’ cargo‑carrying portion, reload assigned reusable tubs and ensure cargo‑carrying portion of the vehicle does not have free liquid on the floor. Inform plant supervisor the vehicle is ready to be moved from the dock area.
• Ensure housekeeping issues, e.g., spills cleaned up, floor is dry, and debris not on floor, etc., are addressed immediately.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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

• Valid Driver's License.

• Standing
• Lifting
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Reaching
• Grasping
• Talking
• Repetitive Motions
• Walking
• Hearing

This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

For United States: 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.

For Canada: 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. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

In order 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  TSA‑approved alternative.