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Full-time
Benefits, Sick Leave, Vacation Leave
Posted 50d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Plant Operator is responsible for weighing medical waste, operating autoclave treatment equipment, and managing waste containers. They must ensure accurate paperwork, follow strict safety procedures, and maintain the smooth operation of the treatment facility.
Requirements
Candidates need experience in labor-intensive industrial or warehouse environments and the ability to lift over 50 pounds. Reliability, basic math skills, and a willingness to undergo drug screening and background checks are required.
Full job description
We are looking to hire a Plant Operator for our Daniels’ medical waste treatment facility in Shakopee, MN. 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.
Weigh incoming regulated medical waste containers using the weighbridge
Load and operate the autoclave machine (waste treatment equipment)
Recertify 55‑gallon drums for safe reuse
Count universal waste (lightbulbs, batteries, etc.) and add them to manifests
Lift up to 75 lbs and handle 55‑gallon drums throughout the shift
Stand for extended periods in a non‑office, industrial setting
Follow written processes and safety procedures every time
Complete paperwork accurately and double‑check counts and labels
Spot and report issues with containers, paperwork, or equipment right away
Work closely with teammates and supervisors to keep the plant running smoothly
Help train others once you are competent in specific tasks
What are we looking for?
Experience in a labor‑intensive, warehouse, industrial, or manufacturing job
Ability to lift 50+ pounds safely and repeatedly
Proven reliability and tenure with previous employers
Comfortable working around medical and universal waste with PPE
Willingness to take a 5 panel urine drug screening
Willingness to take a 7 year background check
Basic math and ability to read/record weights accurately
Familiarity with weighbridge/scale systems
Proven longevity with employers
“Can‑do” attitude and commitment to safe, efficient work
Why work for us?
Job stability – as an essential service to healthcare we are non-seasonal and recession proof.
Opportunities for overtime
Consistent work hours- Monday to Friday 1st Shift (6 AM - 2:30 PM)
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 salary – This position is offering a set rate (non-Negotiable) of $19.00 per hour!
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$19 - $19 an hour
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Who are we?
We are a healthcare service company providing safety systems and medical waste collection for hospitals, medical centers, surgical centers, nursing homes and an array of customers within the healthcare setting. Our focus is delivering quality and safety-focused medical waste management services that reduce needlestick injuries, positively impact infection control and reduce environmental burden. As a service to our customers we dispose and treat medical waste on site at our treatment facilities across the U.S.
Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Daniels Health conducts background checks and drug testing as part of the post‑offer hiring process.
Related keywords
Medical WasteAutoclaveWeighbridgePPEIndustrial SafetyRegulated Medical WasteUniversal WasteWarehouse OperationsManufacturingHealthcare Services
Making healthcare safer through clinical waste solutions that prioritize sustainability, safety and infection control
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Founded
1986
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
104,872
MAKING HEALTHCARE SAFER
The philosophy that guides Daniels - striving to make a safer environment for everyone involved in healthcare.
Daniels has operations in Australia, USA, Canada, New Zealand, UK, Europe and South Africa and is widely regarded as a leader of innovation in the medical waste space. Daniels' flagship product - the Sharpsmart collector, was launched in 1999 and is now used in thousands of healthcare facilities around the globe. It has been peer reviewed in numerous medical journals with findings that indisputably assert it as the safest sharps collector in the world.
Through education, innovation and service, we are committed to make the healthcare industry safer for the people who work in it and continually drive the development of ecologically sustainable solutions to reduce the environmental impact of medical waste.
Offices: 111 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, Illinois 60604, US · 111 W. Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1900, Chicago, Illinois 60604, US · 52 Bramsteele Road, Unit 8, Brampton, Ontario L6W 3M5, CA · 36 Cahill St, Melbourne, VIC 3175, AU
Reusable Sharps ContainersHealthcare EducationClinical Safety DevicesHealthcare Waste Expertise Infection Control Solutionsand Sharps and Medical Waste ManagementHealth DiagnosticsHealth CareMedicalManufacturing
Making healthcare safer through clinical waste solutions that prioritize sustainability, safety and infection control
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Founded
1986
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
104,872
MAKING HEALTHCARE SAFER
The philosophy that guides Daniels - striving to make a safer environment for everyone involved in healthcare.
Daniels has operations in Australia, USA, Canada, New Zealand, UK, Europe and South Africa and is widely regarded as a leader of innovation in the medical waste space. Daniels' flagship product - the Sharpsmart collector, was launched in 1999 and is now used in thousands of healthcare facilities around the globe. It has been peer reviewed in numerous medical journals with findings that indisputably assert it as the safest sharps collector in the world.
Through education, innovation and service, we are committed to make the healthcare industry safer for the people who work in it and continually drive the development of ecologically sustainable solutions to reduce the environmental impact of medical waste.
Offices: 111 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, Illinois 60604, US · 111 W. Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1900, Chicago, Illinois 60604, US · 52 Bramsteele Road, Unit 8, Brampton, Ontario L6W 3M5, CA · 36 Cahill St, Melbourne, VIC 3175, AU
Reusable Sharps ContainersHealthcare EducationClinical Safety DevicesHealthcare Waste Expertise Infection Control Solutionsand Sharps and Medical Waste ManagementHealth DiagnosticsHealth CareMedicalManufacturing