Plant Associate

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•McCarran, NV

2d•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 work must be performed safely and productively. This safety-sensitive role operates in both indoor garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoor conditions, including inclement weather, heat, and humidity. The successful candidate must strictly comply with applicable safety rules and protocols and may be subject to drug and alcohol testing as part of ongoing employment requirements. The position is on the night shift, D Crew, from 5 PM to 5 AM, on a Wednesday–Saturday/Thursday–Saturday weekly rotation. The base pay rate is $25.00 per hour, with a 10% night-shift differential, and employees are paid weekly.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience, preferably in a plant environment.
Ability to communicate effectively and understand and follow health and safety directives, performance and conduct standards, policies, and procedures applicable to the role and location.

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 an assigned vehicle for reuse.
Operate the tub wash sprayer for oversized reusable tubs, ensure the unit is operating properly, inspect tubs, and stack them for loading onto an assigned vehicle for reuse.
Decontaminate the cargo-carrying portion of vehicles, reload assigned reusable tubs, ensure no free liquid remains 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, keeping floors dry, and removing debris.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.