Plant Associate

Waste Management, Inc.•Haw River, NC

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. Drug and alcohol testing may be required as an ongoing employment condition, including pre-employment screening, post-incident evaluations, reasonable-suspicion checks, and random testing, in accordance with government regulations and company policies. The position pays $17.72 per hour, paid weekly. It is a day-shift role with a schedule rotation every two months: Monday through Thursday for two months, then Tuesday through Sunday for two months. The Tuesday-through-Sunday shift is 12 hours, from 5:40 a.m. to 5:40 p.m. Monday is a six-hour shift, either 5:40 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. or 11:40 a.m. to 5:40 p.m. The role requires one year of experience, preferably in a plant environment, and the ability to communicate effectively and understand and follow applicable health and safety directives, performance and conduct standards, policies, and procedures. A valid driver's license is preferred. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requirements

One year of experience, preferably in a plant environment.
Ability to communicate effectively and understand and follow health and safety directives and applicable performance and conduct standards, policies, and procedures.
Ability to perform the physical activities listed for the role, including standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, grasping, talking, repetitive motions, walking, and hearing.
Strict compliance with safety rules and protocols; the position is safety-sensitive and may require drug and alcohol testing in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

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 properly 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 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 be moved from the dock area.
Address housekeeping issues immediately, including cleaning spills, keeping floors dry, and removing debris.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.