Plant Operator - RMW (3:30pm - 2:00am)

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 for our Daniels’ medical waste treatment facility in Brampton. A Plant Operator has a widely varying role, from checking in containers, double checking paperwork, moving/unloading specific waste containers, and operating a forklift to load an autoclave. The ideal Plant Operator is an individual who likes variety in their work and can think through practical problems.

• Receiving and processing of the various waste streams


• Scans waste into Route Optics for proper record keeping purposes


• 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


• Washes and ensures quality control of all reusable bins and totes


• 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

• Forklift Operation - Training or certification would be an asset**


• 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


• Mechanically inclined

• 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 – Availability to work 3:30PM - 2:00AM 4 days/week (Mon-Fri) and alternate Sundays is required


• Benefits – Full time roles are provided benefits and vacation


• Permanent position – This is a Full-time permanent role of 40+ hours per week


• Competitive salary – This position is offering a rate of $22/hr as well as additional incentives


• 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.

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