General Laborer

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) • Dacono, CO

13d • 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. It operates in both indoor garage, shop, or gas-plant conditions and outdoor conditions, including inclement weather, heat, and humidity. The position is designated safety-sensitive and requires strict compliance with 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.
• Ability to perform the listed physical activities: standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, grasping, talking, repetitive motions, walking, and hearing.
• Strict compliance with safety rules and protocols; the role may require pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

• Valid driver's license.

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 functioning properly, 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 functioning properly, inspect tubs, and stack them for loading onto the assigned vehicle for reuse.
• Decontaminate vehicle cargo areas, reload assigned reusable tubs, ensure there is no free liquid on the cargo-area floor, and inform the plant supervisor when the vehicle is ready to move from the dock.
• Address housekeeping issues immediately, including cleaning spills, drying floors, and removing debris.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• Stock purchase plan and discounted stock options.
• Company matching on a 401(k).
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Dependent day care.
• Boot allowance of $250.
• Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program and paid on-the-job training.

What This Job Offers

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