Plant Operations - Plant Worker

Job Description:

• We are currently seeking a Plant Worker to ensure all waste is unloaded from vehicles, the vehicles are decontaminated, and waste is properly staged for scanning and processing.

• The individual will perform the duties in a safe and productive manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Unload waste from incoming vehicles. Separates non-autoclavable waste to be incinerated.

• Stage waste on the conveyor system or properly stack waste for scanning in the Biotrack system.

• Scan waste into the Biotrack system for proper record keeping purposes.

• Load autoclave bins or incinerator hoppers with waste for processing.

• Place reusable containers on the tub wash line for decontamination.

• Operates tub wash unit ensuring the wash unit is operating properly.

• Removes clean tubs from wash unit, inspects tubs and stacks for loading onto assigned vehicles for re-use.

• Operates tub wash sprayer for oversized reusable tubs ensuring the unit is operating properly.

• Inspects tubs and stacks for loading onto assigned vehicles for re-use.

• Decontaminates vehicles cargo-carrying portion, reloads assigned re-usable tubs and ensures cargo-carrying portion of vehicle does not have free liquid on the floor.

• Informs plant supervisor the vehicle is ready to be moved from the dock area.

• Insures housekeeping issues, e.g., spills cleaned up, floor is dry, and debris not on floor, etc., are addressed immediately.

• Assists in other areas of the plant operation as directed.

Education and Experience:

• One-year related experience or training or combination of experience and training, demonstrating strong communication skills and tact.

• Position requires extensive lifting, walking, bending, and pushing.

• Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds and push and/or pull carts weighing as much as 500 pounds.

• Demonstrates knowledge of barcode scanning and basic computer skills.

• Demonstrates knowledge of Hazardous Materials and OSHA Regulations.

Desired but not required:

• Demonstrates the ability to operate a powered industrial truck, e.g., forklift.

Additional specifics about job requirements, projects, etc.:

• Shift is from 6 am-2 pm

• Safety shoes required