Day Shift Plant Associate

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Sparks, NV
•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Associate ensures waste is unloaded from vehicles, vehicles are decontaminated, and waste is properly staged for scanning and processing. The work must be performed safely and productively. The role operates in both indoor garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoor conditions, including inclement weather, heat, and humidity. It is designated safety sensitive and requires strict compliance with safety rules and protocols. Employment may involve pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random 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.
  • Strict compliance with safety rules and protocols.

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, ensure 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, ensure it is operating properly, and inspect and stack tubs for loading onto the assigned vehicle for reuse.
  • Decontaminate the cargo-carrying portion of vehicles, reload assigned reusable tubs, and ensure there is no free liquid on the cargo floor.
  • Inform the plant supervisor when a vehicle is ready to be moved from 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, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance and short-term disability.
  • Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Company match on 401(k).
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
  • Annual Education Assistance Benefit for team members.
  • Dependent day care.
  • Benefits may vary by site.
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