Full-Time
Plant Operator
Medical Waste, Sharps
Updated on 8/7/2026
Daniels Health
501-1,000 employees
Medical waste management and disposal services
Compensation Overview
$20/hr
Taylor, MI, USA
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- Experience in a labor-intensive, warehouse, industrial, or manufacturing job.
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds safely and repeatedly.
- Proven reliability and tenure with previous employers.
- Comfort working around medical and universal waste while using personal protective equipment.
- Willingness to take a five-panel urine drug screening.
- Willingness to undergo a seven-year background check.
- Basic math skills and ability to read and record weights accurately.
- Familiarity with weighbridge or scale systems.
- Ability to work safely and efficiently in a non-office industrial setting, including standing for extended periods.
- Ability to follow written processes and safety procedures consistently.
- Weigh incoming regulated medical waste containers using the weighbridge.
- Load and operate the autoclave machine used for waste treatment.
- Recertify 55-gallon drums for safe reuse.
- Count universal waste, including lightbulbs and batteries, and add it to manifests.
- Lift up to 75 pounds and handle 55-gallon drums throughout the shift.
- Complete paperwork accurately and double-check counts and labels.
- Spot and promptly report issues with containers, paperwork, or equipment.
- Work with teammates and supervisors to keep the plant running smoothly.
- Help train others after becoming competent in specific tasks.
- Hi-Lo or forklift experience is preferred.
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
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Daniels bought Old Bethpage, New York, facility in January 2026 for Long Island growth.
- Its August 2026 carbon report showed 67,389 metric tons processed, up 85% versus 2023.
- Daniels marked 40 years in July 2026 while expanding toward additional U.S. facilities.
What critics are saying
- Verde Environmental sued Daniels in June 2024 over pharmaceutical disposal patents.
- Alberta Health Services beat Daniels in court after choosing Stericycle in 2024.
- A serious contamination or compliance failure would trigger hospital exits and licensing scrutiny.
What makes Daniels Health unique
- Sharpsmart reusable containers reduce needlesticks and eliminate single-use container purchasing.
- Daniels Health serves sharps, pharmaceuticals, chemotherapy, and hazardous waste across 45 states.
- Its 2026 carbon report claims 51,097,440 dollars avoided through reusable systems.
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Benefits
Hybrid Work Options
Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Professional Development Budget
Company News
MediWaste collaborates with Daniels Health to provide their eco-friendly container solutions to UK healthcare facilities.