Plant Associate

at Stericycle, Inc. in Bloomington, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Purpose:
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.

Key Job Activities:
•  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
•  Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

It is the policy of Stericycle, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, to hire the best qualified people available without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, religion, status with regard to public assistance, order of protection status, disability, or veteran status.