Waste Operator

Waste Operator

ISS offers full-time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program based on employment status. The hourly pay range for this position is $14.55 - $14.55 per hour.

The work hours for this position are Mon-Fri, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm.

Environmental Waste Operator are responsible for performing tasks associated with handling waste while making safety and compliance their top priority. These team members work successfully with fellow employees & others to collect waste and deliver it to appropriate and client approved waste facilities and receptacles. This position requires completion of duties year-round in all weather conditions where it is safe to conduct business.

Success criteria:

• Arriving on time daily
• Comply with safety rules, policies, and procedures
• Follow all company procedures, policies, and rules
• Proper receiving and storage of all bio- and pharmaceutical waste containers
• Ensure all equipment is in good working order.
• Clean and sanitize the work area and waste containers as required
• Removal and packaging of waste containers
• Ongoing observation and documentation of changes to waste locations

Key areas of collaboration and influence:

• A solid commitment to quality
• Always remember safety first
• Build respectful relationships with all teammates and guests
• Coordinate activities with other internal departments

Ideal candidate experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent education required
• Passion for customer service
• A positive attitude
• Accountability and dependability in all that you do
• Ability to communicate effectively with teammates
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English
• Requires ability to operate pallet jacks
• Valid Drivers License (if required by site)
• Forklift Driving Experience (if required by site)

Key accountabilities:

• A strong commitment to company service values
• Always remember safety first
• Prepare waste collection areas, ensuring that manufacturing areas have all necessary waste-collection supplies
• All waste material to be delivered to appropriate and client-approved waste facilities
• Maintain waste collection schedule and meet agreed performance metrics
• Maintain waste collection documentation manually and digitally as required
• Manage safety of self and others by monitoring and replacing signage in waste areas and on waste containers
• Assist other departments as needed

Physical demands & work environment:

• Must be able to understand one's own physical limitations to the extent necessary to perform the necessary functions and tasks of the job
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must occasionally lift and/or move or push up to 75 pounds
• The ability to stand 33%, Walk >66%, Sit