2nd Shift (7158) Medical Waste/Sharps Plant Operator
About The Position
Daniels Health is hiring a dependable, hands-on Plant Operator for its medical waste treatment facility in Gastonia, North Carolina. The role supports healthcare facilities by safely processing medical waste and sharps using specialized treatment and sanitization equipment. Operators receive, weigh, and process incoming containers, maintain accurate records, and follow safety, quality, and compliance procedures. The work is active and physical in a fast-paced industrial environment, with most of the shift spent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and moving materials. This is a permanent, full-time position of 40 hours per week on the second shift, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The stated pay rate is $18.50 per hour. Full-time employees receive benefits, sick leave, and vacation leave from day one.
Requirements
- Ability to repeatedly lift, move, and transport materials throughout an entire shift.
- Ability to regularly and safely lift up to 55 pounds and push carts weighing up to 200 pounds.
- Comfort standing and staying active for the duration of an 8+ hour shift.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
- Reliable attendance and a proven track record of dependability.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in physically demanding work such as warehouse, manufacturing, construction, landscaping, shipping and receiving, sanitation, or similar environments; experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Receive, weigh, and process incoming sharps and regulated medical waste containers.
- Operate the autoclave system to treat medical waste.
- Load and operate the Washsmart container sanitization system.
- Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment safely, following training as needed.
- Complete required paperwork and maintain accurate processing records.
- Follow safety, quality, and compliance procedures.
- Collaborate with the team to keep operations running smoothly.
- Lift containers weighing up to 55 pounds and push loaded carts weighing up to 200 pounds.
- Spend most of the shift standing, walking, bending, reaching, and moving materials throughout the facility.
Benefits
- Benefits provided to full-time employees from day one.
- Sick leave from day one.
- Vacation leave from day one.
- Consistent work hours.
- Permanent, full-time employment and job stability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
