Plant Operator — Washline, First Shift

Job overview

The Plant Operator role is onsite in Shakopee, MN, at a medical waste treatment facility. Compensation is $22.50 per hour. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 4:30 AM–1:00 PM, with a stated 40-hour full-time permanent position and overtime opportunities. The operator processes regulated medical waste and reusable containers by weighing and checking incoming items, operating treatment and washing equipment, and moving containers with material-handling equipment. Accurate paperwork, safe handling, and teamwork support the company’s medical waste management services for healthcare customers.

What you'll do

• Weigh incoming sharps and regulated medical waste containers
• operate the autoclave and Washsmart container washing and sanitization system
• drive a forklift and use hand trucks once trained
• complete required paperwork
• lift 55 pounds and push carts weighing up to 200 pounds
• stand for extended periods
• work with the team to maintain efficient, timely scheduling.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

plant operator

washline

medical waste

autoclave

container sanitization

forklift

shakopee mn

daniels health

$22.50/hr

monday–friday

4:30 am–1:00 pm

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits, sick leave, and vacation leave from day one
• overtime opportunities
• PPE supplied for safe medical waste handling.

Why this role

Medical waste treatment facility role; consistent weekday hours and overtime opportunities are stated; benefits, sick leave, and vacation leave begin on day one.

About the employer

Daniels Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal. Sector: 56.