Night Shift Plant Associate

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

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Associate ensures waste is unloaded from vehicles, vehicles are decontaminated, and waste is staged appropriately 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 follow safety rules and protocols and may be subject to pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with government regulations and company policies. The position pays $22.00 per hour plus a $0.50-per-hour night-shift differential, paid weekly. The scheduled shift is 5:45 PM to 6:15 AM, Wednesday–Saturday or Thursday–Saturday on a weekly rotation. The specific pay offered may vary based on relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. WM describes its work as essential and meaningful and offers eligible employees a compensation and benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, a stock purchase plan, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, holidays, personal days, and education assistance. 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.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, grasping, talking, repetitive motions, walking, and hearing.
Strict compliance with safety rules and protocols; the position 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 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.
Operate the tub-wash unit; remove, inspect, and stack clean tubs for loading onto an assigned vehicle for reuse.
Operate the tub-wash sprayer for oversized reusable tubs; 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 cargo-area floor, and inform the plant supervisor when the vehicle is ready to leave the dock area.
Address housekeeping issues promptly, including cleaning spills and keeping floors dry and free of debris.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.