Night Shift Plant Associate

WM•Clinton, MD

3d•Onsite

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 role performs these duties safely and productively. It operates in both indoor garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoor conditions, including inclement weather, heat, and humidity. This is a safety-sensitive role requiring strict compliance with safety rules and protocols. The successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing as part of ongoing employment requirements, including pre-employment screening, post-incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing in accordance with government regulations and company policies. The position is scheduled for the night shift, 5:45 PM to 6:00 AM, with a Sunday-Wednesday/Sunday-Tuesday weekly rotation. The expected base pay is $22.00 per hour, plus a $0.50 per hour night shift premium, and pay is issued weekly.

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: standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, grasping, talking, repetitive motions, walking, and hearing.

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 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 and ensure it is functioning 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 it is functioning properly.
Inspect oversized tubs and stack them for loading onto the assigned vehicle for reuse.
Decontaminate the cargo-carrying portion of vehicles, reload assigned reusable tubs, and ensure there is no free liquid on the cargo floor.
Inform the plant supervisor when a vehicle is ready to be moved from the dock area.
Immediately address housekeeping issues, including cleaning spills, drying floors, and removing debris.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.