3rd Shift Medical Waste/Sharps Plant Operator - 10:30PM to 7AM - 6310
Daniels Health
Apply to this job Taylor, MI on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted June 12, 2026 Last posted June 12, 2026
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
What will your job involve?
- Lifting 55lbs and push a four-wheeled cart that weighs as much as 200lbs
- 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!
Who are we?
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. As a service to our customers we dispose and treat medical waste on site at our treatment facilities across the U.S.
Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit 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.
Daniels Health conducts background checks and drug testing as part of the post‑offer hiring process.
Compensation (from employer):
21–21 USD per-hour-wage
About this role
Summary
Operate medical waste treatment equipment, weigh containers, manage paperwork, and work in a team in Taylor, MI.
Job title
3rd Shift Medical Waste/Sharps Plant Operator - 10:30PM to 7AM - 6310
Experience level
none
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
Taylor, MI; remote work not allowed
Salary
21–21 USD per-hour-wage
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
repetitive liftingweighbridgebasic mathreading/recording weightsteamwork
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
waste managementautoclave operationsmaterial weighingrepetitive lifting
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Taylor, MI 48180, USA
On-site City