General Laborer 2nd Shift

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Lakeland, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Associate ensures waste is unloaded from vehicles, vehicles are decontaminated, and waste is staged for scanning and processing. Duties are performed safely and productively. This safety-sensitive role requires strict compliance with safety rules and protocols. The successful candidate may be subject to pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing, in accordance with government regulations and company policies. The role operates in both indoor garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoors, including inclement weather, heat, and humidity. The listed schedule is 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience, preferably in a plant environment.
Ability to communicate effectively and understand and follow applicable health and safety directives, performance and conduct standards, policies, and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

Unload waste from incoming vehicles and separate non-autoclavable waste for incineration.
Stage waste on a conveyor system or stack it for scanning in the Biotrack system.
Scan waste into the Biotrack system for recordkeeping.
Load autoclave bins or the incinerator hopper with waste for processing.
Place reusable containers on the tub wash line for decontamination.
Operate the tub wash unit, check that it is working properly, remove and inspect clean tubs, and stack them for loading onto the assigned vehicle for reuse.
Operate the tub wash sprayer for oversized reusable tubs, ensure it is operating properly, and inspect and stack tubs for loading onto the assigned vehicle for reuse.
Decontaminate vehicle cargo areas, reload reusable tubs, ensure there is no free liquid on the cargo-area floor, and notify the plant supervisor when the vehicle is ready to leave the dock area.
Address housekeeping issues immediately, including cleaning spills and ensuring floors are dry and free of debris.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.