Medical Waste Warehouse Associate

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Pay Rate: $19.50

Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00am start time

Boot Allowance: $250.00

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I. Job Summary

Under direct supervision, the Warehouse Associate role receives inbound materials, performs equipment maintenance, loads and unloads vehicles, performs general housekeeping and processes material for treatment. Assembles mail-back and other product kits.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assembles mailback and other product kits according to established procedures. Picks kits and stock items from printed pick list to fulfill customer orders
• Packs orders for shipment to insure efficient use of materials and safety of items in transit
• Unloads, inspects, and reports status of inbound materials
• Uses handheld to execute outbound order shipments
• Stocks pick and rack locations to meet projected demand requirements
• Works toward achieving maximum efficiencies in an established work environment while maintaining safety & compliance with all applicable rules and regulations
• Performs physical inventory counts
• Provides feedback to management on ways to increase efficiencies and the effectiveness of servicing customer needs. Participates in process improvement activities (LEAN)
• Performs necessary record keeping activities
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned
• Demonstrates the ability to observe safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly
• Demonstrates the ability to operate forklift, pallet jack, and dolly
• Demonstrates the ability to drive equipment in close quarters

III. Qualifications

B. Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience, preferably in plant environment

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
• Carrying
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Reaching
• Grasping
• Talking
• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Walking
• Feeling
• 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.

V. Benefits
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.

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ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

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For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.

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