Plant Associate

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)

Sparks, NVOn-siteFull time
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Pay
$25
an hour
Location
Sparks, NV
Work style
On-site
Job type
Full time
Posted
Oct 22
1 day ago
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About the company

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)

Environmental Services · 10,001+ employees

WM is North America's leading provider of integrated environmental solutions. We partner with our customers and communities to manage and reduce waste from collection to disposal while recovering valuable resources and creating clean, renewable energy. We are on a quest for environmental performance, a mission to maximize resource value, while minimizing – and even eliminating – environmental impact so that both our economy and our environment can thrive.

WM tailors its services to meet the needs of each customer group and to ensure consistent, superior service at the local level. Headquartered in Houston, the company serves nearly 20 million municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential customers through a network of 367 collection operations, 355 transfer stations, 273 active landfill disposal sites, 16 waste-to-energy plants, 104 recycling plants, and 111 beneficial-use landfill gas projects.

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What you'll do

  • The Plant Associate is responsible for unloading waste from vehicles, decontaminating equipment, and staging waste for scanning and processing.
  • They must ensure all tasks are performed safely while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

What you need

  • Candidates should have at least one year of experience, preferably in a plant environment.
  • The role requires the ability to follow health and safety directives and perform physical tasks such as lifting and standing.

Key skills

Waste handlingDecontaminationScanningRecordkeepingEquipment operationSafety complianceHousekeepingCommunicationAttention to detailPhysical stamina

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Perks

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k with match
  • Discounted stock options
  • Dependent day care
  • Education assistance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Paid vacation
  • Holidays
  • Personal days

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Stericycle is now part of WM. To learn more about WM's acquisition of Stericycle, CLICK HERE [https://investors.wm.com/news-releases/news-release-details/wm-completes-acquisition-stericycle] to read the press release.   Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour. Plus 10% Night Shift Premium. Paid weekly. Night Shift: B Crew, 5 PM to 5 AM, Sunday-Wednesday/Sunday-Tuesday, weekly rotation.  What is the value of a WM job? The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family.  We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work. We Are Committed to Growth: Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members. We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more! Who are we? #WeAreWM Ready to roll with us?  Click Apply to join the WM (formerly Waste Management) team today 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 $25.00 per hour, plus 10% Night Shift Differential. 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. V. Benefits  At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.    If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply. What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family – from benefits, to resources and engagement activities.  We are People First. We are Committed to Your Growth. We Are Investing in You. We are a Family. We are Stable. We are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow. 

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