Plant Associate (WMHS), RWCS

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)Waste Management, Inc. (WM)Morton, Washington, United States
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Posted

9/22/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$25 - $25/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

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.

Requirements overview

Candidates should have at least one year of experience, preferably in a plant environment. The ability to communicate effectively and follow strict health and safety directives is required.

Key skills

Waste handlingDecontaminationBiotrack systemEquipment operationSafety complianceHousekeepingCommunicationRecordkeeping

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About Waste Management, Inc. (WM)

Industry

Environmental Services

Employees

29,058

Type

Public Company

Size

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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Job categories

Environmental & SustainabilityManufacturingLogisticsTradesSecurity & Safety

Description

Pay Rate: $24.50 Shift: 5:00am - 1:30pm Mon-Fri, some OT Boot Allowance: $250   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 Always Working For A Sustainable Tomorrow®: Our mission is to leave the world a better place than we found it by helping its inhabitants find purpose in becoming its caretakers. We Are People First: The members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We foster an environment where all teammates feel welcomed, valued and seen. We Are Committed to Your Growth: Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program, paid on-the-job training, and established career progression. We Are Stable: From the front line to the corporate offices, our team members perform essential and meaningful work. We Are a Family: At WM we are over 60,000 people - from many places and many backgrounds, and it is our amazing differences that make us stronger. We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!   Ready to roll with us?  Click Apply to join the WM team today   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 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. Inspects 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 the vehicle is ready to be moved from dock area * Ensures 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 Licence 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 in 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 range for this on-site position is $24.50. 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 Non-Exempt Positions Non-union: Full-time: Employees will also receive at least _120_ hours of paid time off per year, accrued on a payroll period basis and _7_ [11, if Corporate employee] paid holidays throughout the calendar year. The Company provides this paid time off to comply with its obligations to provide paid sick and safe time (“PSST”) under Washington state law and local ordinances. V. Benefits  At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. 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. ABOUT WM WM (WM.com [https://www.wm.com]) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com [https://sustainability.wm.com/]. Equal Employment Opportunity For United States:  WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. For Canada:  WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation. Real ID In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative. Where We Stand. We are 50,000+ people — from many places and many backgrounds, and it is our amazing differences that make us stronger. Our commitment to inclusion, equity and diversity is rooted in our values and woven into our business strategies, as we work toward a sustainable tomorrow.

Requirements

  • Waste handling
  • Decontamination
  • Biotrack system
  • Equipment operation
  • Safety compliance
  • Housekeeping
  • Communication
  • Recordkeeping

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k with match
  • Stock options
  • Dependent day care
  • Education assistance program
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Boot allowance

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