About Us:

Stericycle is now part of WM!!!  To learn more about WM's acquisition of Stericycle, CLICK HERE to read the press release!

Compensation: $25.50/hr. +10% Night Shift Differential. Paid Weekly.
Schedule: D Crew, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & every other Wednesday 5 PM to 5 AM
Required: Valid Driver's License
Required: Dependable Transportation
DEA Facility - Drug Free Workplace - No THC.

Stericycle is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protects people and brands, promotes health and well-being, and safeguards the environment. Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have grown from a small start-up in medical waste management into a leader across a range of increasingly complex and highly regulated arenas, serving healthcare organizations and commercial businesses of every size. Every day, we help our customers solve complex challenges by safely managing materials that could otherwise spread disease, contaminate the environment, or compromise one’s identity.

Join us on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.

Position Purpose:

The Incinerator Operator ensures the incinerators are operated in an efficient and compliant manner, that all waste containers are unloaded from vehicles, that vehicles are properly decontaminated, supplies and waste containers are properly staged for weighing, scanning and processing. Performs all duties in accordance with all applicable safety, environmental compliance and Stericycle policies and procedures.

Key Job Activities:

• Ensure the incinerator waste feed rate and blending is performed properly to maintain correct incinerator temperatures and to maximize throughput.
• Monitor incinerator and steam systems (where applicable), ash removal system, ash quality, and Air Pollution Control system parameters to include but not limited to: temperatures, pH, absorber flow rate, reagent feed rates, differential pressures and other system parameters to ensure safe, compliant and efficient operations are maintained.
• Report any issues identified to shift Lead.
• Complete all necessary logging and reporting documents neatly and accurately and file according to procedure.
• Perform additional plant tasks including, but not limited to:
   • Operate vehicles, including but not limited to, on yard movement of trucks, tractors, trailers, and roll-offs.  
   • Operate hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts or similar equipment as part of unloading and loading vehicles for processing or transfer.
   • Stage waste containers for weighing and scanning in the SteriWorks system.
   • Weigh and scan waste containers into the SteriWorks system for proper recordkeeping purposes.
   • Empty waste containers into process bins/receptacles, decant containers for transfer and/or load waste containers onto conveyor system for incineration.
   • Place reusable containers on wash line for decontamination.
   • Operate reusable container wash unit to properly decontaminate reusable containers.
   • Remove clean containers, inspect for serviceability and compliance and stage for loading onto assigned vehicles for reuse.
   • Decontaminate cargo area of vehicles and ensure vehicle cargo areas do not have free liquid on the floors.
   • Load reusable containers and other service supplies on vehicles as assigned.
   • Ensure work area is clean and free of debris; clean up all spills immediately.
• Perform housekeeping assignments and all other duties as required or requested.

Education:

Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience, preferably in plant or incinerator environments.
• Knowledge of barcode scanning and basic computer skills.  
• Knowledge of Hazardous Materials and OSHA Regulations.
• Ability to operate a powered industrial truck, e.g., forklift.

Certifications and/or Licenses:

Benefits:

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Prescription Coverage
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program / CDL Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 401k / Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Participation in some programs requires that employees be regularly scheduled to work a minimum number of hours and/or to have fulfilled a waiting period after they begin employment with Stericycle.

Our Promise:

Stericycle 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.  

Disclaimer:

The above description is meant to provide a summary of the nature and level of work being performed; it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements of the job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and it does not constitute any right or guarantee of employment condition. This position is open to people with disabilities. Stericycle will consider requests for workplace accommodations for protected physical or mental limitations in accordance with its human resources and risks prevention policies and local laws. To the extent permissible under local law, and consistent with business necessity, Stericycle reserves the right to modify the content formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, at any time with or without advance notice.