What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Operator position at Sharps Medical Waste Services?
Description
Come join the 2nd largest Medical Waste Service Provider in the country for an exciting position! We provide excellent customer service to local hospitals and healthcare professionals and represent one of the most prominent companies in the Medical Waste Industry. Join an economically stable industry that offers you long-term career development across 35 locations. We offer market-competitive benefits, Sign-On/Stay-On Bonus, and unlimited Referral Bonus potential!
Help us protect our local communities, and the environment. Don’t miss out on being part of a GROWING Team!
Other Benefits Include
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include The Following.
Education and Experience:
Come join the 2nd largest Medical Waste Service Provider in the country for an exciting position! We provide excellent customer service to local hospitals and healthcare professionals and represent one of the most prominent companies in the Medical Waste Industry. Join an economically stable industry that offers you long-term career development across 35 locations. We offer market-competitive benefits, Sign-On/Stay-On Bonus, and unlimited Referral Bonus potential!
Help us protect our local communities, and the environment. Don’t miss out on being part of a GROWING Team!
Other Benefits Include
- Paid Training
- Vacation/PTO after 90 days.
- Leading Health Benefits.. Tuition Reimbursement
- Company provided uniforms.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include The Following.
- Oversee plant operations according to required safety measures.
- Maintain record of readings for all compressors and processing equipment and ensure optimal level of production.
- Monitor and troubleshoot operating equipment.
- Collaborate with contractors and vendors for all activities.
- Ensure plant adheres to safety and environmental rules.
- Program and operate the facility’s system that operates the machinery, to start up the plant, shut it down and run the production of material.
- Identify process deviations and perform root cause/corrective action.
- Conduction inspections of all key process points to identify any abnormalities and make any necessary machinery and/or equipment adjustments and implement proper response, including notifying management.
- Observe gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Manage all boilers and associate auxiliary equipment and maintain plant operations.
- Maintain boiler operations safely and manage all power consumption.
- Manage all plant operation and emission data and maintain safety and efficiency.
- Documents work by completing paperwork on each shift and maintaining files.
- Turns in all required paperwork and reports in a timely manner.
- Flexibility to work overtime/weekends as necessary. Shift work necessary.
Education and Experience:
- Associate degree or equivalent from a Technical / Trade School or five (5) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Sound knowledge of industrial plant systems.
- Good mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting abilities.
- Basic math skills and the ability to compute decimals and percentages.
- Basic computer skills
- Good oral and written communications skills.
- Experience in maintenance crafts and mechanical repair (electrical and welding); electrical trouble shooting; reading and interpreting electrical drawings.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and ability to stand for periods of up to 3 hours
- Proven ability to work well with others, self-motivated, work with little or no supervision, multitask and prioritize daily
- Hydraulic and conveyor experience a plus.
- Ability to work in confined spaces
- Ability to climb and work in elevated locations.
- Flexibility to work overtime/weekends as necessary. Shift-work necessary. Work in this position is performed in a plant processing environment and subject to mandatory, regular medical screening as outlined in the company safety programs that is position related and consistent with business necessity.
