Incinerator Operator

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

Pay Rate: $23.46 per hour, plus $0.50 per hour Night Shift Differential. Paid weekly.
Shift: 11 PM to 7:30 AM, 5 days a week with alternating days off. 

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I. Job Summary

The Incinerator Operator ensures the incinerators are operated in an efficient and compliant manner, that all waste containers are unloaded from vehicles, that vehicles are properly decontaminated, supplies and waste containers are properly staged for weighing, scanning and processing. Performs all duties in accordance with all applicable safety, environmental compliance and Stericycle policies and procedures.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Ensure the incinerator waste feed rate and blending are performed properly to maintain correct incinerator temperatures and to maximize throughput.
• Monitor incinerator and steam systems (where applicable), ash removal system, ash quality, and Air Pollution Control system parameters to include but not limited to temperatures, pH, absorber flow rate, reagent feed rates, differential pressures and other system parameters to ensure safe, compliant and efficient operations are maintained. Report any issues identified to shift Lead.
• Complete all necessary logging and reporting documents neatly and accurately and file according to procedure.
• Perform additional plant tasks including, but not limited to:
• Operate vehicles, including but not limited to, on yard movement of trucks, tractors, trailers, and roll-offs.
• Operate hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts or similar equipment as part of unloading and loading vehicles for processing or transfer.
• Stage waste containers for weighing and scanning in the SteriWorks system.
• Weigh and scan waste containers into the SteriWorks system for proper recordkeeping purposes.
• Empty waste containers into process bins/receptacles, decant containers for transfer and/or load waste containers onto conveyor system for incineration.
• Place reusable containers on wash line for decontamination.
• Operate reusable container wash unit to properly decontaminate reusable containers. Remove clean containers, inspect for serviceability and compliance and stage for loading onto assigned vehicles for reuse.
• Decontaminate cargo area of vehicles and ensure vehicle cargo areas do not have free liquid on the floors. 
• Load reusable containers and other service supplies on vehicles as assigned.
• Ensure work area is clean and free of debris; clean up all spills immediately.
• Perform housekeeping assignments and all other duties as required or requested.

III. Qualifications 

A. Required Qualifications 

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) equivalent.
• 1 year of Experience, preferably in plant environment.  

B. Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to operate machinery, identify operational issues, and perform basic troubleshooting to minimize downtime.

IV. Physical Requirements
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Standing  
• Lifting  
• Pushing  
• Pulling  
• Reaching  
• Grasping  
• Talking  
• Repetitive Motions 
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination 
• Walking  
• Hearing  

Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

V. Benefits 
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.