Environmental Technician II

ISS•Social Circle, GA

5d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Environmental Technician II will be responsible for operating a Biomedical waste shredding and deactivation system to ensure the treatment and disposal of medical waste. Technicians will be responsible for loading waste-filled containers into shredder/deactivation system. Operators are responsible for performing tasks associated with handling and transporting waste while making safety and compliance their top priority. These team members work successfully with fellow employees & others to collect waste and deliver it to appropriate and client approved waste facilities and receptacles. This position requires completion of duties year-round in all weather conditions where it is safe to conduct business.

Requirements

Ability to operate a forklift
Valid Driver's License
Clean Motor Vehicle Record
Ability to communicate effectively with teammates
Ability to read, write, and follow verbal/written instructions in English
Must be able to understand one’s own physical limitations to the extent necessary to perform the necessary functions and tasks of the job
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Must occasionally lift and/or move or push up to 75 pounds
Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals
Risk of electrical shock and vibration
Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions
The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud
Must be able to work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periods

Nice To Haves

Passion for customer service
A positive attitude
Accountability and dependability in all that you do
Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

Operating a Biomedical waste shredding and deactivation system
Loading waste-filled containers into shredder/deactivation system
Performing tasks associated with handling and transporting waste
Collecting waste and delivering it to appropriate and client approved waste facilities and receptacles
Completing duties year-round in all weather conditions
Collecting bio- and pharmaceutical waste from various areas of a large pharmaceutical facility
Preparing waste collection areas, ensuring that manufacturing areas have all necessary waste-collection supplies
Operating shredding equipment and managing waste streams
Cleaning and drying containers containing biowaste materials
Ensuring all bio and pharmaceutical waste is contained and/or cleaned up throughout waste collection cycle
Delivering all waste material to appropriate and client-approved waste facilities
Maintaining waste collection schedule and meeting agreed performance metrics
Maintaining waste collection documentation manually and digitally as required
Assisting other departments as needed
Adhering to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures
Following safety protocols, maintaining environmental responsibility, and upholding quality standards
Actively participating in HSEQ training and reporting any potential hazards or compliance concerns