Plant Associate

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Texas Township, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Associate unloads waste from incoming vehicles, decontaminates vehicles and reusable containers, and stages waste for scanning and processing. The role includes scanning waste in the Biotrack system for recordkeeping, loading waste into autoclave bins or an incinerator hopper, and maintaining a safe, clean work area. The position operates in both indoor garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoors, including in inclement weather, heat, and humidity. It is designated safety sensitive and requires compliance with safety rules and protocols; drug and alcohol testing may be required under government regulations and company policies. The position pays $22.00 per hour, paid weekly, and is scheduled for a day shift from 5:45 AM to 6 PM, Wednesday–Saturday or Thursday–Saturday, on a weekly rotation. The position is described as office/on-site. Benefits for eligible employees include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, a stock purchase plan, company 401(k) match, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Benefits may vary by site.

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 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, check that 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, check that it is operating properly, and inspect and stack tubs for loading onto an assigned vehicle for reuse.
Decontaminate vehicle cargo areas, reload assigned reusable tubs, ensure there is no free liquid on the vehicle floor, and notify the plant supervisor when the vehicle is ready to move from the dock area.
Address housekeeping issues immediately, including cleaning spills, drying floors, and removing debris.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.