Key Job Activities:
- Separates waste streams into appropriate categories for treatment or disposal
Solid waste
RMW
o Recycling
o Hazardous
o Confidential
- Operates compactors and/or shredders as required
- Unload waste from incoming vehicles. Separates non-autoclavable waste to be incinerated
- Stage waste in area and/or properly stack waste for scanning in the Bio track system for proper recordkeeping purposes
- Scan waste carts for radioactivity and other adverse materials
- Load treatment equipment with waste for processing and/or properly package waste for transport off site. Operates RMW waste treatment equipment
- Wash and decontaminate waste carts manually and/or operate tub wash unit insuring the wash unit is operating properly. Removes clean tubs from wash unit, inspects tubs and stacks for re-use
- Decontaminates vehicles cargo-carrying portion, reloads assigned re-usable tubs and insures cargo-carrying portion of vehicle does not have free liquid on the floor
- Make simple adjustment or repairs such as realigning belts, replacing grinder teeth and/or repairing containers, escalating major repair issues to mechanic
- Maintains a clean environment through housekeeping program. Ensures spills cleaned up, floor is dry, and debris not on floor, etc., are addressed immediately
- Greets hospital personnel in a professional and friendly manner
- May or may not perform the following
o Perform collection services throughout the hospital
o Interacts with patients and hospital staff in professional manner
o Shift leader responsibilities as needed: i.e.: staffing, proper safety policies and programs are followed; complete shift required documentation; keep manager informed of any pertinent issues
o Notifies management of waste flow issues on hospital floors
o Assists management in scheduling collection and documenting locations
- Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned
Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1 Years of Experience, preferably in warehouse, environmental services or related field
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $17.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Warehouse and Labor: 1 year (Required)
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- Washington, DC 20010 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Washington, DC 20010: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
