General Laborer

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Mount Pleasant, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Associate ensures waste is unloaded from vehicles, vehicles are decontaminated, and waste is staged for scanning and processing. The work must be performed safely and productively. The role includes operating wash equipment, handling reusable containers, and keeping the work area clean. It operates both indoors in garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoors in conditions that may include inclement weather, heat, and humidity. This is a safety-sensitive role requiring compliance with safety rules and protocols; drug and alcohol testing may be required as described in the posting.

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 license.

Responsibilities

Unload waste from incoming vehicles and separate non-autoclavable waste for incineration.
Stage waste on the 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, 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, inspect the tubs, and stack them for loading onto the assigned vehicle for reuse.
Decontaminate vehicle cargo areas, reload reusable tubs, ensure there is no free liquid on the floor, and notify the plant supervisor when a vehicle is ready to leave the dock area.
Address housekeeping issues immediately, including cleaning spills, drying floors, and removing debris.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.