Autoclave & Medical Waste Processing Technician

Clean Harbors•Santa Ana, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors is hiring an entry-level Facility Technician in Santa Ana, California. The role performs labor, material handling, waste processing, and facility support duties in a fast-paced industrial environment, working with hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams while following safety, environmental, and operational procedures. This position is based at a medical waste treatment facility where waste is received, processed, and handled under applicable requirements. The facility may have strong odors, and employees should be comfortable working in that environment. Employees working in designated processing areas must receive the company-provided Hepatitis B vaccination as part of onboarding. Multiple shifts are available: 1st shift, 4:00 AM–12:30 PM; 2nd shift, 12:00 PM–8:30 PM; and 3rd shift, 8:00 PM–4:30 AM. Starting pay is $25.00 per hour, increasing to $27.00 per hour after six months. Third-shift employees receive an additional $1.75 per hour, for a starting rate of $26.75 and a rate of $28.75 after six months. Overtime may be available based on business needs but is not guaranteed.

Requirements

Ability to work safely in an industrial environment.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a respirator.
Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and work on feet for extended periods throughout the shift.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Ability to work any assigned shift.

Nice To Haves

Previous medical waste processing and/or autoclave experience.
Prior warehouse, manufacturing, environmental services, waste management, medical waste, or industrial labor experience.
Forklift or material handling equipment experience.
Experience working in a safety-sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

Handle, sort, move, and process hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials.
Perform waste container handling, staging, labeling, and inventory activities.
Load and unload materials and containers in accordance with company procedures.
Inspect containers and work areas to ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements.
Operate equipment and tools as trained and authorized.
Maintain housekeeping standards throughout the facility.
Assist with facility operations and general labor activities as assigned.
Lift, carry, push, pull, and move materials, containers, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Follow company, OSHA, DOT, EPA, and site-specific safety requirements.
Use required personal protective equipment while performing job duties.
Work safely in an industrial environment with exposure to strong odors and waste materials.