Plant Operator - RMW

Job summary

The Plant Operator is responsible for maintaining boiler and autoclave functions, ensuring waste is processed in compliance with regulations, and addressing housekeeping issues. Additional duties may include assisting in other areas of plant operation as directed by the Operations Supervisor.

Job details

Our story began with a passionate idea that we could change the world.... And to be honest, we’ve never stopped believing that... In 1986 it was a simple concept that microbiology teamed with innovation and clinical contribution could eliminate an issue that was profoundly impacting the healthcare industry – HIV acquired through needle-stick injuries. In Australia, we lived out our dream. Investing years into R&D to create the safest containment system in the world and taking on the industry status quo to petition for higher standards in sharps protection, we witnessed an 80+ percent reduction in disposal-related needlestick injuries nationwide. And then we kept going... We are looking to hire a Plant Operator - RMW for our Daniels’ medical waste treatment facility in Abbotsford. This role requires the operator to unload a trailer every morning with a partner, weighing the waste off of the trailer and sorting as required. Then weighing in the trucks as they arrive and any waste left over from the previous day. This position requires high stamina, as there is a lot of walking involved. There is not much lifting in this position. The ideal candidate will be someone who shows up everyday, as this position is vital. What will your job involve? Maintains the boiler and the autoclave functions to ensure maximum operating efficiency Ensures that all waste is properly processed and/or stored in compliance with all regulatory requirements Ensures an adequate supply of clean reusable bins and totes are readily available for logistics purposes Ensures housekeeping issues, e.g., spills cleaned up, floor is dry, and debris not on floor, etc., are addressed immediately Performs additional duties and assists in other areas of the plant operation as directed by Operations Supervisor What are we looking for? Forklift Certification is a requirement for this position** Someone with a can-do attitude who is committed to efficient, timely scheduling that has previous experience in a labor-intensive job. A person with proven longevity with their employers that we can rely on Successful candidates will be reliable, organized, physically fit, independent, team workers, safety-focused, mechanically inclined, open to responsibility with opportunity for career growth Why work for us? Job stability – as an essential service to healthcare we are non-seasonal and recession proof Opportunities for overtime – we always need extra hands on deck so overtime opportunities are plentiful Consistent work hours – Monday - Friday 5am/6am start depending on requirement Benefits – Full time roles are provided benefits, vacation leave and personal days Permanent position – This is a Full-time permanent role of 40 hours per week Competitive salary – This position is offering a rate of $20.00 - $21.00/hr Safe work environment – We supply above and beyond the standard PPE protocols for safe handling of medical waste – find out more about how we protect you at https://www.danielshealth.com/covid-19-employees 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.

What you’ll do

The Plant Operator is responsible for maintaining boiler and autoclave functions, ensuring waste is processed in compliance with regulations, and addressing housekeeping issues. Additional duties may include assisting in other areas of plant operation as directed by the Operations Supervisor.

Requirements

Candidates must have forklift certification and a can-do attitude, with previous experience in labor-intensive jobs. Reliability, organization, physical fitness, and a focus on safety are essential traits for the ideal candidate.

Benefits

• Benefits • Vacation Leave • Personal Days

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Organized · Preferred
• Housekeeping · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Logistics · Preferred
• Physically Fit · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Consistent · Preferred
• efficiency · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Forklift Certification
• Reliability
• Organization
• Physical Fitness
• Independence
• Teamwork
• Safety Focus
• Mechanical Inclination

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Logistics