Early Career Machine Operator
About the job
- Previous machine operating or manufacturing experience is preferred, but candidates with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are welcome.
- Experience in a hands-on, physically active, or labor-intensive role.
- Mechanical aptitude and an interest in manufacturing equipment.
- Dependable attendance and a commitment to workplace safety.
- A history of reliability and longevity in previous positions is a plus.
- Operate and monitor blow molding machinery to produce quality products that meet specifications.
- Trim excess material from molded products.
- Regrind scrap material and non-conforming parts for reuse in the manufacturing process.
- Assist with machine color changes and tooling changeovers.
- Perform basic machine adjustments and monitor machine performance during production runs.
- Weigh finished products to verify quality and machine accuracy.
- Assemble products by inserting metal components into plastic parts using punch press equipment.
- Safely hand-feed metal components into production equipment.
- Package finished products for shipment.
- Follow all safety procedures, quality standards, and company policies.
- Lift and move materials and products weighing up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.
- Previous machine operating or manufacturing experience.
- A history of reliability and longevity in previous positions.
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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Simplify's Take
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