Overnight Plant Operator (Medical Waste) – 10:30PM to 7AM -
daniels-sharpsmart
Taylor, MI · Taylor · United States
Posted Oct 28, 2026
$21 per hour
- Full-time
- USA
Job description
We are looking to hire a Plant Operator for our Daniels’ **medical waste** treatment facility in Taylor, MI. 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.
**27015 Trolley Industrial Dr,**
**Taylor, MI 48180**
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### What will your job involve?
- Consistently lifting up to 50 lbs, with occasional lifting of 50-75 lbs
- Pushing/or pulling of 100-250 lbs, as applicable to the role
- Weigh incoming sharps and medical waste containers
- Load/operate our autoclave machine *(a pressure chamber to melt materials)*
- Load the Washsmart system *(container washing + sanitization system)*
- Provide attention to detail with the paperwork required to process containers
- Standing for extended periods of time happily and comfortably
- Working well with a team!
### What are we looking for?
- Previous experience in a warehouse **labor-intensive job (repetitive lifitng of 50lbs to 75lb containers!!)**
- **Willingness to take a 5 panel urine drug screening**
- **Willingness to take a 7 year background check**
- Basic math and ability to read/record weights accurately
- Familiarity with weighbridge/scale systems
- Comfort with repetitive tasks while maintaining quality standards
- Comfortable standing for extended periods and working in PPE
- Proven longevity with employers
- Can-do attitude!!
### Why work for us?
- **Job stability** – as an essential service to healthcare we are non-seasonal and recession proof.
- **Opportunities for overtime**
- **Consistent work hours-** Monday to Friday 3rd Shift **(10:30PM-7AM)**
- **Benefits:** Full time roles are provided benefits, sick leave and vacation leave from day one!
- **Permanent position –** This is a Full-time permanent role of 40 hours per week!
- **Competitive salary –** This position is offering **a set rate (non-Negotiable) of $21.00 per hour!**