Medical Waste Plant Operator (6am to 3pm) 6438

Daniels Health • Gastonia, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking to hire a Plant Operator for our Daniels’ medical waste treatment facility in Gastonia, NC. A Plant Operator has a widely varying role, from checking in containers, double checking paperwork, moving/unloading specific waste containers, and operating a forklift to load an autoclave. The ideal Plant Operator is an individual who likes variety in their work and can think through practical problems.

Requirements

• Someone with a can-do attitude who is committed to efficient, timely scheduling
• Previous experience in a labor-intensive job (repetitive lifting of 50lbs to 75lb containers!)
• A person with proven longevity with their employers that we can rely on!

Responsibilities

• Weigh incoming sharps and regulated medical waste containers (using our Weighbridge)
• Load/operate our autoclave machine (a pressure chamber to melt materials)
• Load the Washsmart system (container washing + sanitization system)
• Drive a forklift and operate hand trucks once trained
• Lifting 55lbs and push a four-wheeled cart that weighs as much as 200lbs
• Provide attention to detail, especially with the paperwork required to process these items
• Standing for extended periods of time happily and comfortably
• Working well with a team because we are all about team work!

Benefits

• Job stability
• Opportunities for overtime
• Consistent work hours
• Sick leave
• Vacation leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed