General Laborer

Waste Management, Inc.•Tempe, AZ

12d

About The Position

The Plant Associate ensures that 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 position operates in both indoor garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoors, including in inclement weather, heat, and humidity. It is designated safety-sensitive and requires compliance with applicable safety rules and protocols. Ongoing employment may involve drug and alcohol testing in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

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 waste into autoclave bins or the 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 it operates properly, and inspect and stack tubs for reuse.
Decontaminate vehicle cargo areas, reload assigned reusable tubs, ensure there is no free liquid on the cargo-area 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 assigned duties and responsibilities.