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Medical Waste Containers - Plant Operator 2nd Shift (1pm-9:00pm) - 6331
Daniels Health
Daniels Healthdanielshealth.com
Medical Waste Containers - Plant Operator 2nd Shift (1pm-9:00pm) - 6331
Posted 2 months ago
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About the job
Daniels Health provides medical waste management services nationwide. The Plant Operator role involves operating machinery, ensuring safety, and handling waste containers at our Fresno, CA facility. It's a stable, full-time position with benefits and overtime opportunities, supporting healthcare safety and environmental safety.
Requirements
- Labor-intensive job experience
- Reliability and longevity
- Teamwork skills
- Attention to detail
Qualifications
- Can-do attitude
- Able to stand for long periods
- Physical ability to lift 55lbs
- Experience with machinery
Full job description
We are looking to hire a Plant Operator for our Daniels’ medical waste treatment facility in Fresno, CA. 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.
What will your job involve?
- Weigh incoming regulated medical waste containers using the weighbridge
- Load and operate the autoclave machine (waste treatment equipment)
- Recertify 55‑gallon drums for safe reuse
- Count universal waste (lightbulbs, batteries, etc.) and add them to manifests
- Lift up to 75 lbs and handle 55‑gallon drums throughout the shift
- Stand for extended periods in a non‑office, industrial setting
- Follow written processes and safety procedures every time
- Complete paperwork accurately and double‑check counts and labels
- Spot and report issues with containers, paperwork, or equipment right away
- Work closely with teammates and supervisors to keep the plant running smoothly
- Help train others once you are competent in specific tasks
What are we looking for?
- “Can‑do” attitude and commitment to safe, efficient work
- Experience in a labor‑intensive, warehouse, industrial, or manufacturing job
- Proven reliability and tenure with previous employers
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds safely and repeatedly
- Forklift certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Comfortable working around medical and universal waste with PPE
- Able to stay productive without constant supervision and look for the next task
- Takes ownership when something is wrong and follows through on corrections
- Works respectfully with coworkers and leaders, even under pressure
- Looking for stable, long‑term work to support personal and family responsibilities
Why work for us?
- 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 so overtime opportunities are plentiful
- Consistent work hours – Monday – Friday position 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
- Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Your Medical, Dental and Vision benefits are effective on DAY ONE. All other benefits are effective 1st of the month following 30 days of employment). Paid Short-term disability ($0 cost to you!). Company sponsored life insurance. Accident Insurance and Voluntary long-term disability options!
- Permanent position – This is a full-time direct hire role
- Competitive salary – This position is offering a set non-negotiable rate of $20 per hour.
- Safe work environment – We supply above and beyond the standard PPE protocols for safe handling of medical waste – find out more about how we protect you at https://www.danielshealth.com/covid-19-employees
Who are we?
We are a healthcare service company providing safety systems and medical waste collection for hospitals, medical centers, surgical centers, nursing homes and an array of customers within the healthcare setting. Our focus is delivering quality and safety-focused medical waste management services that reduce needlestick injuries, positively impact infection control and reduce environmental burden. As a service to our customers we dispose and treat medical waste on site at our treatment facilities across the U.S.
Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit 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. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Daniels Health conducts background checks and drug testing as part of the post‑offer hiring process.
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