Plant Operator (2pm-10:30pm)- 7107
About The Position
Daniels Health is hiring a Plant Operator for its medical waste treatment facility in Paramount, California. The role involves a variety of tasks, including checking in containers, verifying paperwork, moving and unloading designated waste containers, and operating equipment to process medical waste. The position is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with overtime opportunities, and is a permanent, full-time role of 40 hours per week. The Plant Operator weighs incoming sharps and regulated medical waste containers using a weighbridge, loads and operates an autoclave, and loads the Washsmart container-washing and sanitization system. Once trained, the operator drives a forklift and uses hand trucks. The work requires attention to detail, teamwork, standing for extended periods, lifting up to 55 pounds, and pushing a four-wheeled cart weighing up to 200 pounds. Daniels Health provides medical waste collection and treatment services for healthcare organizations. The company describes its service as focused on safety, quality, infection control, reducing needlestick injuries, and reducing environmental burden. The employer states it provides PPE beyond standard protocols for safe handling of medical waste. It conducts background checks and drug testing after an offer.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a labor-intensive job.
- A can-do attitude and commitment to efficient, timely scheduling.
- A record of longevity with previous employers.
- Ability to lift 55 pounds and push a four-wheeled cart weighing up to 200 pounds.
- Ability to stand comfortably for extended periods.
- Attention to detail and ability to work well as part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Weigh incoming sharps and regulated medical waste containers using the weighbridge.
- Load and operate the autoclave machine.
- Load the Washsmart container-washing and sanitization system.
- Drive a forklift and operate hand trucks after training.
- Check in containers, verify paperwork, and move or unload designated waste containers.
- Process items accurately and pay close attention to required paperwork.
- Work collaboratively with the team.
Benefits
- Benefits, sick leave, and vacation leave from day one for full-time roles.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Consistent work hours.
- Job stability as an essential, non-seasonal healthcare service.
- PPE beyond standard protocols for safe handling of medical waste.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
