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Daniels Health

Plant Operator - 1st Shift (6:30AM to 3PM) 5730

Daniels Health, Sturtevant, Wisconsin, United States, 53177

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Plant Operator - 1st Shift (6:30AM to 3PM) 5730 Base pay: $20.50/hr. Location: Sturtevant, WI 53177.

Job Summary We are looking to hire a Plant Operator for our Daniels’ medical waste treatment facility in Sturtevant, WI. A Plant Operator has a widely varying role, from checking in containers, double checking paperwork, moving/unloading specific waste containers, and operating a forklift to load an autoclave. The ideal Plant Operator is an individual who likes variety in their work and can think through practical problems.

Key Responsibilities

Weigh incoming sharps and regulated medical waste containers (using our Weighbridge)

Load/operate autoclave machine (a pressure chamber to melt materials)

Load the Washsmart system (container washing + sanitization system)

Drive forklift and operate hand trucks once trained

Lift 55 lbs and push a four‑wheeled cart that weighs as much as 200 lbs

Provide attention to detail, especially with the paperwork required to process these items

Stand for extended periods of time comfortably

Work well with a team

Required Qualifications

Can‑do attitude with previous experience in a labor‑intensive job (repetitive lifting of 50–75 lb containers) and proven longevity with employers

Benefits and Compensation

Job stability – essential service to healthcare; non‑seasonal and recession proof

Opportunities for overtime

Consistent work hours – Full Time, 1st Shift (6:30AM to 3PM)

Full‑time benefits, sick leave and vacation leave from day one

Permanency – full‑time permanent role 40 hours per week

Competitive salary – $20.50 per hour

About Us We are a healthcare service company providing safety systems and medical waste collection for hospitals, medical centers, surgical centers, nursing homes and an array of customers within the healthcare setting. Our focus is delivering quality and safety‑focused medical waste management services that reduce needlestick injuries, positively impact infection control and reduce environmental burden. We dispose and treat medical waste on site at treatment facilities across the U.S.

EEO Statement Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti‑discrimination law, it is our policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Recruitment Considerations We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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