Plant Associate

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•St. Louis, MO

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Stericycle is now part of WM. The Plant Associate will ensure all waste is unloaded from vehicles, the vehicles are decontaminated, and waste is properly staged for scanning and processing. The individual will perform the duties in a safe and productive manner. The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck; it’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. WM team members are home every day and perform essential and meaningful work. WM is committed to growth, offering an Annual Education Assistance Benefit, and invests in its employees with Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more.

Requirements

1 year of experience, preferably in plant environment

Nice To Haves

Forklift Certification

Responsibilities

Unload waste from incoming vehicles. Separates non-autoclavable waste to be incinerated
Stage waste on conveyor system or properly stack waste for scanning in the Biotrack system
Scan waste into the Biotrack system for proper recordkeeping purposes
Load autoclave bins or incinerator hopper with waste for processing
Place reusable containers on tub wash line for decontamination
Operates tub wash unit ensuring the wash unit is operating properly. Removes clean tubs from wash unit, inspects tubs and stacks for loading onto assigned vehicle for reuse
Operates tub wash sprayer for oversized reusable tubs ensuring the unit is operating properly. Inspects tubs and stacks for loading onto assigned vehicle for reuse
Decontaminates vehicles cargo-carrying portion, reloads assigned reusable tubs and ensures cargo-carrying portion of vehicle does not have free liquid on the floor. Informs plant supervisor the vehicle is ready to be moved from dock area
Ensures housekeeping issues, e.g., spills cleaned up, floor is dry, and debris not on floor, etc., are addressed immediately
Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned