Plant Operator - 3rd Shift

We are looking to hire a Plant Operator for our Daniels’ medical waste treatment facility in Sturtevant, WI. 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.

1340 Grandview Pkwy, Sturtevant, WI 53177

• 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 55 lbs and pushing a four-wheeled cart that weighs up to 200 lbs
• Provide attention to detail, especially with the paperwork required to process these items
• Standing for extended periods of time, comfortably
• Work well with a team, as we emphasize teamwork

• Someone with a can-do attitude who is committed to efficient, timely scheduling and has previous experience in a labor-intensive job (repetitive lifting of 50–75 lb containers)

• Job stability – as an essential service to healthcare, we are non-seasonal and recession-proof
• Opportunities for overtime – we always need extra hands on deck
• Consistent work hours – Full Time, 3rd shift, Monday - Friday 10:30pm - 7am
• Benefits:
  Full-time roles include benefits, sick leave, and vacation leave from day one
• Permanent position – This is a full-time permanent role of 40 hours per week
• Competitive salary – $22.50 per hour

We are a healthcare service company providing safety systems and medical waste collection for hospitals, medical centers, surgical centers, nursing homes and other customers within the healthcare setting. Our focus is delivering quality and safety-focused medical waste management services that reduce needle stick injuries, positively impact infection control and reduce environmental burden. We dispose and treat medical waste on site at our treatment facilities across the U.S.

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.