Plant Associate Lead

$45,448 - $45,448/Yr

Stericycle - Stockton, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Stockton, CA

Waste Management and Remediation Services

About the position

The Plant Associate Lead at Stericycle is responsible for overseeing the unloading and processing of waste materials in a safe and efficient manner. This role involves providing direction and training to lower-level plant workers, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The position is crucial for the proper staging and scanning of waste materials, contributing to Stericycle's mission of protecting health and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Unload waste from incoming vehicles.
• Separate 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 re-usable containers on tub wash line for decontamination.
• Operate tub wash unit ensuring the wash unit is operating properly.
• Remove clean tubs from wash unit, inspect tubs and stack for loading onto assigned vehicle for re-use.
• Operate tub wash sprayer for oversized reusable tubs ensuring the unit is operating properly.
• Decontaminate vehicles' cargo-carrying portion, reload assigned re-usable tubs, and ensure cargo-carrying portion of vehicle does not have free liquid on the floor.
• Inform plant supervisor when the vehicle is ready to be moved from dock area.
• Address housekeeping issues immediately, such as spills and debris on the floor.
• Provide work direction and advice to lower level Plant Workers on a regular basis.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2+ years of experience, preferably in a plant working environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and understand health and safety directives.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in waste management or compliance-based solutions.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation and sick time