Plant Associate Lead

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Harlingen, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Associate Lead 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. Provides work direction and advice to lower level Plant Workers on a regular basis. Trains and supervises others.

Requirements

Drivers License required

Nice To Haves

1 year + of experience, preferably in plant working environment

Responsibilities

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 re-usable 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 re-use
Operates tub wash sprayer for oversized reusable tubs ensuring the unit is operating properly. Inspects tubs and stacks for loading onto assigned vehicle for re-use
Decontaminates vehicles cargo-carrying portion, reloads assigned re-usable 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
Provides work direction and advice to lower level Plant Workers on a regular basis
Responsible for single shift only. Not responsible for decisions surrounding hiring, firing or performance reviews
Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned