Plant Associate - Clinton, IL

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Job Description
Stericycle is now part of WM. To learn more about WM's acquisition of Stericycle, CLICK HERE to read the press release.

 

Pay Rate: $22.00 Per hour. Paid weekly.
Day Shift: (1B) 5:45 AM to 6 PM, Wednesday-Saturday/Thursday-Saturday, weekly rotation.

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I. Job Summary

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. 

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 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. Inspect 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 that the vehicle is ready to be moved from dock area.
Ensuring 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.

III. Qualifications 

A. Required Qualifications  

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.

B. Preferred Qualifications  

Valid Driver's License.
 
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 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.

Pay: The expected base pay rate for this office/on-site position is $22.00 per hour. This rate represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.