Plant Associate

Waste Management, Inc.•Dacono, CO

8d•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 in a plant environment. It operates in both indoor garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoor conditions that may include inclement weather, heat, and humidity. This is a safety-sensitive role requiring 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.

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 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 the assigned vehicle for reuse.
Operate the tub wash sprayer for oversized reusable tubs, verify proper operation, 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 floor, and notify the plant supervisor when the vehicle is ready to be moved from the dock area.
Immediately address housekeeping issues, including cleaning spills, drying floors, and removing floor debris.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.