Medical Waste Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate

Under direct supervision, the Warehouse Associate role receives inbound materials, performs equipment maintenance, loads and unloads vehicles, performs general housekeeping and processes material for treatment. Assembles mail-back and other product kits.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Assembles mailback and other product kits according to established procedures. Picks kits and stock items from printed pick list to fulfill customer orders
• Packs orders for shipment to insure efficient use of materials and safety of items in transit
• Unloads, inspects, and reports status of inbound materials
• Uses handheld to execute outbound order shipments
• Stocks pick and rack locations to meet projected demand requirements
• Works toward achieving maximum efficiencies in an established work environment while maintaining safety & compliance with all applicable rules and regulations
• Performs physical inventory counts
• Provides feedback to management on ways to increase efficiencies and the effectiveness of servicing customer needs. Participates in process improvement activities (LEAN)
• Performs necessary record keeping activities
• Demonstrates the ability to observe safety and security procedures;
  Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
  Uses equipment and materials properly
• Demonstrates the ability to operate forklift, pallet jack, and dolly
• Demonstrates the ability to drive equipment in close quarters

Preferred qualifications include:

• 1 year of experience, preferably in plant environment

Physical requirements include:

Field:
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. This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Pay:
The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $ 19.25. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Benefits at WM include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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.