Plant Associate

Pay and Schedule

Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour. Paid weekly.

Shift: Monday-Friday, 10 AM to 7 PM, or until finish.

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. Separates 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. Removes clean tubs from wash unit, inspects tubs and stacks for loading onto assigned vehicle for reuse.
• Operate tub wash sprayer for oversized reusable tubs ensuring the unit is operating properly. Inspect tubs and stacks for loading onto assigned vehicle for reuse.
• Decontaminates vehicles cargo‑carrying portion, reloads assigned reusable tubs and ensures cargo‑carrying portion of vehicle does not have free liquid on the floor. Informs plant supervisor that the vehicle is ready to be moved from dock area.
• Ensuring 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 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.

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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

Field:
This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran