Lead Plant Associate

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Pay: $21.75

I. Job Summary

The Plant Associate Lead 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. Provides work direction and advice to lower level Plant Workers on a regular basis. Trains and supervises others.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 re-usable 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 re-use

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

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

• Provides work direction and advice to lower level Plant Workers on a regular basis

• Responsible for single shift only. Not responsible for decisions surrounding hiring, firing or performance reviews

• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• 2 years of experience, preferably in plant working environment

B. Preferred Qualifications

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• 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.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran