Night Shift Plant Associate

WM•Clinton, MD

20h•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. The position operates in indoor garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoors, including in inclement weather, heat, and humidity. It is designated safety-sensitive and requires strict compliance with safety rules and protocols. Ongoing employment may require drug and alcohol testing in accordance with government regulations and company policies. The stated schedule is 5:45 PM to 6:15 AM, Wednesday through Saturday or Thursday through Saturday on a weekly rotation. The base pay is $22.00 per hour, plus a $0.50-per-hour night shift differential, paid weekly. The position is an office/on-site role.

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.
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.
Successful completion of applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Unload waste from incoming vehicles.
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 waste into autoclave bins or the incinerator hopper for processing.
Place reusable containers on the tub wash line for decontamination and operate the tub wash unit, ensuring it operates properly.
Remove clean tubs from the wash unit, inspect and stack them for loading onto the assigned vehicle for reuse.
Operate the tub wash sprayer for oversized reusable tubs and ensure the unit operates properly.
Inspect and stack oversized tubs for loading onto the assigned vehicle for reuse.
Decontaminate the cargo-carrying portion of vehicles, reload reusable tubs, and ensure there is no free liquid on the vehicle floor.
Inform the plant supervisor when a vehicle is ready to be moved from the dock area.
Address housekeeping issues promptly, including cleaning spills, drying floors, and removing debris.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.