Medical Waste Containers - Lead Plant Operator 2ndShift (2PM-11PM) - 6172

We are looking to hire a Lead Plant Operator for our Daniels' medical waste treatment facility in Hayward, CA. 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.What will your job involve?Supervises all production activities ensuring their successful completionWeigh incoming sharps and regulated medical waste containers (using our Weighbridge)Load/operate our autoclave machine (a pressure chamber to melt materials)Load the Washsmart system (container washing + sanitization system)Drive a forklift and operate hand trucks once trainedLifting 55lbs and push a four-wheeled cart that weighs as much as 200lbsProvide attention to detail, especially with the paperwork required to process these itemsStanding for extended periods of time happily and comfortably Working well with a team because we are all about team work! Prepares and packs customer orders for transport and moving trucksManages training and assists employees and new hiresEnforces a high standard of finish across all products with outstanding attention to detailAdheres to budgets, time schedules and deadlines Oversees and enforces OSHA requirementsEngages in root cause analysis for issues detrimentally affecting productionLeads and motivates staffPushes continuous improvement in workplace safety, production efficiency, product cost & customer satisfactionPromotes & maintains a clean workplace that is 'audit' ready at any given timeSupports Plant Supervisor with day to day operations and additional duties What are we looking for?Multiple years of forklift experienceCan-do attitude - someone who is committed to the schedule and success of their team1 + years of previous lead experience is preferredPrevious experience in a labor-intensive roleExcellent organization and problem solving skillsAbility to manage a wide variety of activities at the same timeAbility to plan, analyze and challenge teamAble to work cross functionally and collaboratively with many stakeholdersSolid understanding of all people related processes and proceduresGood understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure/cost of poor qualityWhy work for us?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 plentifulConsistent work hours Monday- Friday position 2nd shift 2PM - 11PMBenefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Your Medical, Dental and Vision benefits are effective on DAY ONE. All other benefits are effective 1st of the month following 30 days of employment). Paid Short-term disability ($0 cost to you!). Company sponsored life insurance. Accident Insurance and Voluntary long-term disability options!Permanent position - This is a Full-time permanent role of 40 hours per weekCompetitive salary - This position is offering a set non negotiable rate of $25.00 per hour!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$25 - $25 an hourWho are we? We are a healthcare service company providing safety systems and medical waste collection for hospitals, medical centers, surgical centers, nursing homes and an array of customers within the healthcare setting. Our focus is delivering quality and safety-focused medical waste management services that reduce needlestick injuries, positively impact infection control and reduce environmental burden. As a service to our customers we dispose and treat medical waste on site at our treatment facilities across the U.S.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.Daniels Health conducts background checks and drug testing as part of the post-offer hiring process.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.