Medical Waste Plant Associate

WM Plant Associate

At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career.

Our mission is to leave the world a better place than we found it by helping its inhabitants find purpose in becoming its caretakers. The members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We foster an environment where all teammates feel welcomed, valued and seen. Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program, paid on-the-job training, and established career progression are all part of our commitment to your growth. From the front line to the corporate offices, our team members perform essential and meaningful work. At WM we are over 60,000 people - from many places and many backgrounds, and it is our amazing differences that make us stronger. Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!

The Plant Associate will 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.

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

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

Scan waste into the Biotrack system for proper recordkeeping purposes

Load autoclave bins or incinerator hopper with waste for processing

Place reusable containers on 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 vehicle for reuse

Operates tub wash sprayer for oversized reusable tubs ensuring the unit is operating properly. Inspects tubs and stacks for loading onto assigned vehicle for reuse

Decontaminates vehicles cargo-carrying portion, reloads assigned reusable 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 dock area

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

Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

1 year of experience, preferably in plant environment

Ability to communicate effectively and understand and follow health and safety directives and performance and conduct standards, policies and procedures that apply to the role and location.

Valid Driver's Licence

Standing

Lifting

Pushing

Pulling

Reaching

Grasping

Talking

Repetitive Motions

Walking

Hearing

Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.