Autoclave & Medical Waste Processing Technician

Clean Harbors , in Santa Ana , CA , is currently hiring for entry-level Facility Technicians to join our team! This position is responsible for performing a variety of labor, material handling, waste processing, and facility support duties in a fast-paced industrial environment. The successful candidate will work with both hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams while maintaining compliance with all safety, environmental, and operational procedures.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a stable career with opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization.

Work Schedule: Multiple schedule options available. 1st Shift (4:00 AM - 12:30 PM), 2nd Shift (12:00 PM - 8:30 PM), & 3rd Shift (8:00 PM - 4:30 AM).
Overtime opportunities may be available based on business needs; however, overtime is not guaranteed.

Hourly Wage: $25.00/HR starting pay

• Pay increased to $27.00/HR after 6 months of employment
• 3rd Shift Differential: Additional $1.75/HR, for a starting rate of $26.75
• After 6 months, 3rd shift employees will earn $28.75/HR, including the shift differential
  Working Environment:
• This position is based at a medical waste treatment facility . Employees will work in an industrial environment where medical waste is received, processed, and handled in accordance with all applicable safety and environmental regulations.
• Due to the nature of the work, the facility can be odorous , and employees should be comfortable working in this environment.
• To work in designated processing areas, employees are required to receive the Hepatitis B vaccination as part of the onboarding process. The vaccination is provided by the company in accordance with applicable health and safety requirements.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• Group 401K with company matching component
• Own Part of the Company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle, sort, move, and process hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials
• Perform waste container handling, staging, labeling, and inventory activities
• Load and unload materials and containers in accordance with company procedures
• Inspect containers and work areas to ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements
• Operate equipment and tools as trained and authorized
• Maintain housekeeping standards throughout the facility
• Assist with facility operations and general labor activities as assigned
• Lift, carry, push, pull, and move materials, containers, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Follow all company, OSHA, DOT, EPA, and site-specific safety requirements
• Utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing job duties
• Work safely in an industrial environment with exposure to strong odors and waste materials

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

What does it take to work at Clean Harbors?

Required:

• Ability to work safely in an industrial environment
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to wear required PPE, including a respirator
• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and work on feet for extended periods throughout the shift
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work any assigned shift

Preferred:

• Previous medical waste processing and/or autoclave experience is a BIG plus - we'd love to hear from you!
• Prior warehouse, manufacturing, environmental services, waste management, medical waste, or industrial labor experience
• Forklift or material handling equipment experience
• Experience working in a safety-sensitive environment

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact View email address on jobs2careers.com or View phone number on jobs2careers.com.

Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Job Identification: 165488
Category: Plant & Facilities
Posting Date: 2026-10-14
Job Schedule: Full time
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Job Function: Facility Technician
Locations: 2120 S. Yale Street (A/C)
Pay Range: 14.42 - 28.85 Hourly