General Laborer

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Conroe, TX

24d•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 role performs these duties safely and productively. Work takes place both inside garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outside, including in inclement weather, heat, and humidity. This is a safety-sensitive role requiring strict compliance with safety rules and protocols. Employment may involve drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random testing in accordance with regulations and company policies.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience; plant-environment experience is preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively and understand and follow applicable health and safety directives, performance and conduct standards, policies, and procedures.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, grasping, talking, repetitive motions, walking, and hearing.
Strict compliance with safety rules and protocols.
Must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if required for business air travel or access to federal property.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver's licence.

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 waste into autoclave bins or an incinerator hopper 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 assigned vehicles for reuse.
Operate the tub wash sprayer for oversized reusable tubs, ensure the unit operates properly, inspect the tubs, and stack them for reuse.
Decontaminate vehicle cargo areas, reload assigned reusable tubs, ensure no free liquid remains 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, drying floors, and removing debris.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.