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Plant Operator – Medical Waste Treatment Facility

We are looking to hire a Plant Operator for our Daniels’ medical waste treatment facility in Richmond, VA. A Plant Operator has a widely varying role, from checking in containers, double‑checking paperwork, moving/unloading specific waste containers, and operating a forklift to load an autoclave. The ideal Plant Operator likes variety in their work and can think through practical problems.

5768 Charles City Circle, Henrico VA 23231

$21.00/hr - $21.00/hr

• Weigh incoming sharps and regulated medical waste containers (using our Weighbridge).
• Load/operate our autoclave machine (a pressure chamber to melt materials).
• Load the Washsmart system (container washing + sanitization system).
• Drive a forklift and operate hand trucks once trained.
• Lifting 55lbs and push a four‑wheeled cart that weighs as much as 200lbs.
• Provide attention to detail, especially with the paperwork required to process these items.
• Standing for extended periods of time happily and comfortably.
• Working well with a team because we are all about teamwork.

• Someone with a can‑do attitude who is committed to efficient, timely scheduling, with previous experience in a labor‑intensive job (repetitive lifting of 50‑75lb containers). A person with proven longevity with previous employers that we can rely on.

• Job stability – as an essential service to healthcare we are non‑seasonal and recession proof.
• Opportunities for overtime – we always need extra hands on deck so overtime opportunities are plentiful.
• Consistent work hours – Monday to Friday 2nd Shift (2PM-10PM).
• Benefits – Full‑time roles are provided benefits, sick leave and vacation leave from day one.
• Permanent position – This is a full‑time permanent role of 40 hours per week.
• Competitive salary – This position is offering $21.00 per hour.

We are a healthcare service company providing safety systems and medical waste collection for hospitals, medical centers, surgical centers, nursing homes and an array of customers within the healthcare setting. Our focus is delivering quality and safety‑focused medical waste management services that reduce needle stick injuries, positively impact infection control and reduce environmental burden. As a service to our customers we dispose and treat medical waste on site at our treatment facilities across the U.S.

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti‑discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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