Job Description

Position Perks!

Immediate Start

Career Advancement

Benefits Package

Entry Level - Will Train

Pay Rate: $16.80 an hr

About Us:

At Stericycle, we deliver solutions and drive innovations that protect the environment, people, and public health. This includes working to create a more sustainable, shared future. Our innovative solutions make a difference in people\'s lives, communities, and our planet by protecting their health and well-being. Change your career. Change your world. Join Stericycle and help protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.

Position Purpose:

The Technician IWSS is an essential team member of our Hospital Services team. The TM will be responsible for collecting and receiving waste from hospital personnel. Waste should be inspected for acceptance according to Stericycle waste protocols. This team member will partner closely with their supervisor to ensure that all waste remains in compliance.

Key Job Activities:

• Separates waste streams into appropriate categories for treatment or disposal
• Solid waste
• RMW
• Recycling
• Hazardous
• 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

Education:

Preferred Education: in High School or Equivalent

Experience :

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 Years of Experience, preferably in warehouse, environmental services or related field

Schedule & Location(s);

Work Days:

• 1st Week - off on Mondays & Thursdays - working Tuesday, Wed, Friday, Saturdays & Sundays
• 2nd Week - off on Tuesday & Friday - working Mondays, Weds, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays

Start Time: 5am - working an 8 hr shift

Location: John Hopkins Hospital, 1780 East Fayette, Baltimore, MD

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.

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 or person. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Stericycle will consider requests for workplace accommodations for protected physical or mental limitations in accordance with its human resources 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.

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