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Daniels Health

Medical waste management and disposal services

Warehouse/Plant Associate

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
$21.50/hr
Entry
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
In Person
Warehouse & FulfillmentPicking & Packing, Shipping & Receiving

About the job

Requirements
  • Experience in a labor-intensive, warehouse, industrial, or manufacturing job.
  • Ability to lift 50 or more pounds safely and repeatedly, including occasional lifting of 50–75 pounds.
  • Reliability and a history of tenure with previous employers.
  • Comfort working around medical and universal waste while wearing personal protective equipment.
  • Willingness to take a five-panel urine drug screening.
  • Willingness to undergo a seven-year background check.
  • Ability to push or pull 100–250 pounds, as applicable to the role.
  • Basic math skills and ability to read and record weights accurately.
  • Familiarity with weighbridge or scale systems.
  • Commitment to safe and efficient work.
Responsibilities
  • Load and unload trucks and trailers on site, ensuring transports are prepared in a timely manner.
  • Prepare and pack customer orders for transport.
  • Move trucks and perform housekeeping duties.
  • Perform manual handling and labor-related activities.
  • Adhere to safety codes and conduct.

About the company

Daniels Health provides medical waste management services to healthcare facilities, handling sharps disposal and biohazardous waste. It operates a national service network and offers reusable waste containers, along with collection, treatment, and disposal of medical waste. Its approach reduces needlestick injuries and improves infection control by using reusable containers and a comprehensive service model across the United States, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. The company differentiates itself through a nationwide infrastructure and end-to-end waste management solutions rather than focusing solely on disposal, combining containers, logistics, and treatment to boost safety and efficiency. Its goal is to help healthcare clients safely, compliantly, and efficiently manage medical waste while advancing infection control and sustainability.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

N/A

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What believers are saying

  • Daniels bought a Long Island facility in January 2026 to shorten routes.
  • Its 2026 carbon report claims 67,389 metric tons processed and 7,729 plastic tons diverted.
  • Australia's 2026 ambassador visit and EY finalist nod signal brand strength and credibility.

What critics are saying

  • Verde's 2024 Minnesota patent suit over drug-disposal technology still hangs over Daniels.
  • The 2026 Long Island purchase raises capex before customer demand proves out.
  • A sharp hospital switching to in-house waste handling would gut Daniels' recurring revenue model.

What makes Daniels Health unique

  • Sharpsmart is clinically validated, reducing needlestick injuries up to 87%.
  • Daniels Health says it runs the second-largest U.S. medical-waste service infrastructure.
  • Reusable containers and carbon reporting create a sustainability pitch healthcare systems understand.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Professional Development Budget

Company News

MediWaste
Aug 23rd, 2024
Top 5 Medical Waste Recycling Companies for Sustainable Disposal

MediWaste collaborates with Daniels Health to provide their eco-friendly container solutions to UK healthcare facilities.