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Waste Management

Collects waste and recovers reusable resources

General Laborer

Shipping & ReceivingUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeSt. Louis, MO, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of experience, preferably in a plant environment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and understand and follow health and safety directives and the performance and conduct standards, policies, and procedures that apply to the role and location.

Responsibilities

  • Unload waste from incoming vehicles and separate non-autoclavable waste for incineration.
  • Stage waste on the conveyor system or stack it properly for scanning in the Biotrack system.
  • Scan waste into the Biotrack system for recordkeeping.
  • Load autoclave bins or the incinerator hopper with waste for processing.
  • Place reusable containers on the tub wash line for decontamination.
  • Operate the tub wash unit, ensure it operates properly, remove clean tubs, inspect them, and stack them for loading onto the assigned vehicle for reuse.
  • Operate the tub wash sprayer for oversized reusable tubs, ensure it operates properly, and inspect and stack tubs for loading onto the assigned vehicle for reuse.
  • Decontaminate the vehicle's cargo-carrying portion, reload assigned reusable tubs, ensure there is no free liquid on the cargo floor, and inform the plant supervisor when the vehicle is ready to move from the dock area.
  • Address housekeeping issues immediately, including cleaning spills, drying floors, and removing debris.
  • Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.

Desired Qualifications

  • A valid driver's license.

About the Company

Waste Management

Collects waste and recovers reusable resources

Waste Management, branded WM, collects and treats waste for households, businesses and municipalities across the United States and Canada. Its subsidiaries run transfer stations, landfills and recycling facilities, connecting curbside pickup with final disposal and materials recovery. WM Healthcare Solutions handles regulated medical waste and secure information destruction in North America and Western Europe. Customers pay for pickup, disposal and rentals, while WM also sells recovered materials and renewable energy made from landfill gas. Its operating roots date to 1968; the present parent was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1968

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