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Medical Waste Lead Plant Associate

Waste Management

Lakeland, FL, United StatesMid
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Location
Lakeland, FL, United States
Work model
On-Site
Level
Mid
Posted
Aug 13, 2026

About this role

Shift: Monday- Friday 3:00pm-11:00pm, Every other Saturday required What is the value of a WM Job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are Always Working For A Sustainable Tomorrow®: Our mission is to leave the world a better place than we found it by helping its inhabitants find purpose in becoming its caretakers. We Are People First: The members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We foster an environment where all teammates feel welcomed, valued and seen. We Are Committed to Your Growth : Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program, paid on-the-job training, and established career progression. We Are Stable: From the front line to the corporate offices, our team members perform essential and meaningful work. We Are a Family: At WM we are over 60,000 people - from many places and many backgrounds, and it is our amazing differences that make us stronger. We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more! Ready to roll with us? Click Apply to join the WM team today. I.

Job Summary

The Plant Associate Lead will ensure all waste is unloaded from vehicles, the vehicles are decontaminated, and waste is properly staged for scanning and processing. The individual will perform the duties in a safe and productive manner. Provides work direction and advice to lower level Plant Workers on a regular basis. Trains and supervises others. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Unload waste from incoming vehicles. Separates non-autoclavable waste to be incinerated Stage waste on conveyor system or properly stack waste for scanning in the Biotrack system Scan waste into the Biotrack system for proper recordkeeping purposes Load autoclave bins or incinerator hopper with waste for processing Place re-usable containers on tub wash line for decontamination Operates tub wash unit ensuring the wash unit is operating properly. Removes clean tubs from wash unit, inspects tubs and stacks for loading onto assigned vehicle for re-use Operates tub wash sprayer for oversized reusable tubs ensuring the unit is operating properly. Inspects tubs and stacks for loading onto assigned vehicle for re-use Decontaminates vehicles cargo-carrying portion, reloads assigned re-usable tubs and ensures cargo-carrying portion of vehicle does not have free liquid on the floor. Informs plant supervisor the vehicle is ready to be moved from dock area Ensures housekeeping issues, e.g., spills cleaned up, floor is dry, and debris not on floor, etc., are addressed immediately Provides work direction and advice to lower level Plant Workers on a regular basis Responsible for single shift only. Not responsible for decisions surrounding hiring, firing or performance reviews Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned III.

Qualifications

A.

Required Qualifications

2 years of experience, preferably in plant working environment B.

Preferred Qualifications

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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 made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Standing Lifting Pushing Pulling Reaching Grasping Talking Repetitive Motions Walking Hearing ☒ Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in 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

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