Plant Operations/Warehouse Associate

About Us:

Stericycle is now part of WM!!! To learn more about WM's acquisition of Stericycle, to read the press release!

Stericycle is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protects people and brands, promotes health and well-being, and safeguards the environment. Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have grown from a small start-up in medical waste management into a leader across a range of increasingly complex and highly regulated arenas, serving healthcare organizations and commercial businesses of every size. Every day, we help our customers solve complex challenges by safely managing materials that could otherwise spread disease, contaminate the environment, or compromise one’s identity.

Join us on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.

Position Purpose:

• Pay Rate: $17.50/Hour and it is paid on the weekly basis. Overtime (OT) is available based on business needs and requires management approval. OT is paid time and-half after 40 hours of work per week.
• Daily uniforms and working boots are provided free of charge by the company.
• Work Schedule: Monday ~ Friday and the plant associate will work 5 days per week / 8 hours per day . There is an unpaid 30-minute lunch. This is a FIRST SHIFT and starts at 10:00am and ends at 6:00pm. Two (2) days off.
• Valid Driver's License is required for this position and punctuality and attendance policy is strictly enforced.

Under direct supervision, the Warehouse Associate role receives inbound materials, segregating and loading paper into paper shredder, performs equipment maintenance, loads and unloads vehicles, performs general housekeeping and processes material for treatment. Assembles mail-back and other product kits.

Key Job Activities:

• Assembles mail back and other product kits according to established procedures. Picks kits and stock items from printed pick list to fulfill customer orders
• Packs orders for shipment to insure efficient use of materials and safety of items in transit
• Unloads, inspects, and reports status of inbound materials
• Uses handheld to execute outbound order shipments
• Stocks pick and rack locations to meet projected demand requirements
• to increase efficiencies and the effectiveness of servicing customer needs. Participates in process improvement activities (LEAN)
• Unloads shredded paper, media, and product from Shred-it’s trucks at the assigned branch nightly
• Reload trucks with specific equipment needed for the next day’s assignment
• Operates and maintains baling machinery at the branch
• Ensures all paper bales are staged or loaded for shipment as required
• Performs shredding operations in support of Shred-it’s off-site shredding program
• Safeguards plant hardware and equipment by locking and activating security systems
• Operates forklifts and performs preventative maintenance on forklifts as required
• Maintains a clean and safe working area according to Shred-It and NAID standards
• Ensures that all truck compartments and cabs are cleaned nightly in accordance with company guidelines
• Performs weekly, monthly and yearly preventative maintenance on all equipment
• Maintains supplies for plant operations
• Works toward achieving maximum efficiencies in an established work environment while maintaining safety & compliance with all applicable rules and regulations
• Performs physical inventory counts
• Provides feedback to management on ways
• Performs necessary record keeping activities
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned
• Demonstrates the ability to observe safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly
• Demonstrates the ability to operate forklift, pallet jack, and dolly
• Demonstrates the ability to drive equipment in close quarters

Education:

Preferred Education: in High School or Equivalent

Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 0-1 Years of Experience, preferably in manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred
• Operates forklift, pallet jack and dolly
• 6+ Months experience as a certified forklift driver and basic maintenance is preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively and understand and follow health and safety directives and performance and conduct standards, policies and procedures that apply to the role and location

Certifications and/or Licenses:

Benefits:

Stericycle currently offers its employees the option to participate in a full range of benefits, including a health care program which includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, a 401(k) plan, and an employee stock purchase plan. Participation in some programs requires that employees be regularly scheduled to work a minimum number of hours and/or to have fulfilled a waiting period after they begin employment with Stericycle.

Our Promise:

Stericycle is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer:

The above description is meant to provide a summary of the nature and level of work being performed; it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements of the job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and it does not constitute any right or guarantee of employment condition. This position is open to people with disabilities. Stericycle will consider requests for workplace accommodations for protected physical or mental limitations in accordance with its human resources and risks prevention policies and local laws. To the extent permissible under local law, and consistent with business necessity, Stericycle reserves the right to modify the content formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, at any time with or without advance notice.