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Plant Operator - 1st Shift

Job in Shakopee, Scott County, Minnesota, 55379, USA
Listing for: Daniels Health
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Industrial Maintenance, Operations Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 21 USD Hourly USD 21.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Plant Operator - 1st Shift (6AM to 2:30PM) 4762

Plant Operator - 1st Shift (6AM to 2:30PM) 4762

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This range is provided by Daniels Health. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$21.00/hr - $21.00/hr

We are looking to hire a Plant Operator for our Daniels’ medical waste treatment facility in Shakopee, MN. 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 is an individual who likes variety in their work and can think through practical problems.

1087 Park Pl #150,

Shakopee, MN 55379

We are looking to hire a Plant Operator for our Daniels’ medical waste treatment facility in Shakopee, MN. 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 is an individual who likes variety in their work and can think through practical problems.

1087 Park Pl #150,

Shakopee, MN 55379

What will your job involve?
  • 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 team work!
What are we looking for?
  • Someone with a can-do attitude who is committed to efficient, timely scheduling that has previous experience in a labor-intensive job (repetitive lifitng of 50lbs to 75lb containers!). A person with proven longevity with their employers that we can rely on!
Why work for us?
  • 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- Full Time - 1st Shift (6AM to 2:30PM)
  • 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 $21.00per hour!

Who are we?

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 affords 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.

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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    Not Applicable
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    Full-time
Job function
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    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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