General Laborer

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) • Butte, MT

3d

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 handling waste, using the Biotrack system for recordkeeping, loading waste for processing, washing and inspecting reusable containers, decontaminating vehicle cargo areas, and promptly addressing housekeeping issues. It operates in both indoor garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoors, including inclement weather, heat, and humidity. This is a safety-sensitive role subject to strict safety rules and protocols and may require drug and alcohol testing in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Requirements

• One 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, verify it is operating properly, remove and inspect clean tubs, and stack them for loading onto assigned vehicles for reuse.
• Operate the tub wash sprayer for oversized reusable tubs, verify it is operating properly, and inspect and stack tubs for loading onto assigned vehicles for reuse.
• Decontaminate the cargo-carrying portion of vehicles, reload assigned reusable tubs, ensure there is no free liquid on the cargo floor, and inform the plant supervisor when a vehicle is ready to leave the dock area.
• Address housekeeping issues immediately, including cleaning spills, drying floors, and removing floor debris.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company match on 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Personal days
• Annual Education Assistance Benefit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed