We are looking to hire a Plant Operator for our Daniels’ medical waste treatment facility in Walton, KY. 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 sharps and regulated medical waste containers (using our Weighbridge)
- Load/operate our autoclave machine (a pressure chamber to melt materials)
- Load the Washsmart system (container washing + sanitization system)
- Drive a forklift and operate hand trucks once trained
- Lifting 55lbs and push a four-wheeled cart that weighs as much as 200lbs
- Provide attention to detail, especially with the paperwork required to process these items
- Standing for extended periods of time happily and comfortably
- Working well with a team because we are all about team work!
What are we looking for?
- Someone with a can-do attitude who is committed to efficient, timely scheduling that has previous experience in a labor-intensive job. A person with proven longevity with their employers that we can rely on.
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- 2nd shift/Full Time (12:30pm-11pm) Monday-Thursday
- Benefits – Full time roles are provided benefits, sick leave and vacation leave from day one
- Permanent position – This is a Full-time permanent role of 40 hours per week
- Competitive Pay!!! – $18.50/hr
- 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
