1st Shift Plant Operator (6AM)
About The Position
Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is hiring a Plant Operator at its medical waste treatment facility in Shakopee, Minnesota. The role involves varied hands-on work, including checking in and weighing containers, verifying paperwork and counts, moving waste containers, and operating a forklift and autoclave. Operators follow written processes and safety procedures while working with regulated medical and universal waste in an industrial setting. The position is full-time and permanent, with a Monday-to-Friday first shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, 40 hours per week. The stated rate is $22.50 per hour and is non-negotiable. Benefits, sick leave, and vacation leave are provided from day one. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart provides medical waste collection and treatment services to healthcare organizations. Its stated focus is on safety, reducing needlestick injuries, supporting infection control, and reducing environmental burden. The company is an equal opportunity employer and conducts background checks and drug testing as part of post-offer hiring.
Requirements
- Experience in a labor-intensive, warehouse, industrial, or manufacturing job.
- Ability to safely and repeatedly lift 50 or more pounds.
- Reliability and tenure with previous employers.
- Comfort working around medical and universal waste while using PPE.
- Willingness to take a five-panel urine drug screening.
- Willingness to undergo a seven-year background check.
- Basic math skills and ability to read and record weights accurately.
- Commitment to safe and efficient work.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with weighbridge or scale systems.
- A can-do attitude.
Responsibilities
- Weigh incoming regulated medical waste containers using the weighbridge.
- Load and operate the autoclave machine used to treat waste.
- Recertify 55-gallon drums for safe reuse.
- Count universal waste, such as lightbulbs and batteries, and add it to manifests.
- Lift and handle waste containers and 55-gallon drums throughout the shift.
- Follow written processes and safety procedures consistently.
- Complete paperwork accurately and double-check counts and labels.
- Promptly identify and report issues with containers, paperwork, or equipment.
- Work with teammates and supervisors to keep the plant running smoothly.
- Help train others after becoming competent in specific tasks.
Benefits
- Benefits provided from day one for full-time roles.
- Sick leave provided from day one.
- Vacation leave provided from day one.
- Job stability as an essential, non-seasonal service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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