Our story began with a passionate idea that we could change the world.... And to be honest, we’ve never stopped believing that... In 1986 it was a simple concept that microbiology teamed with innovation and clinical contribution could eliminate an issue that was profoundly impacting the healthcare industry – HIV acquired through needle-stick injuries.
In Australia, we lived out our dream. Investing years into R&D to create the safest containment system in the world and taking on the industry status quo to petition for higher standards in sharps protection, we witnessed an 80+ percent reduction in disposal-related needlestick injuries nationwide. And then we kept going...
We are looking to hire a Warehouse Worker for our Daniels’ medical waste treatment facility in Edmonton, AB. The successful candidate will ensure all warehouse operations including but not limited to, weighing the waste off the trucks and sorting as required, palettizing weighed waste, helping with monthly inventory counts, constructing supply kits for drivers, loading and unloading of trucks. This position requires high stamina, as there is a lot of walking and lifting involved. The ideal candidate will be someone who shows up everyday, as this position is vital.
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What will your job involve?
Receiving and processing of the various waste streams.
Scans waste into Route Optics for proper record keeping purposes.
Ensures that all waste is properly processed and/or stored in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Ensures an adequate supply of clean reusable bins and totes are readily available for logistics purposes.
Receive incoming shipments and preparing outbound shipments.
Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or using basic material handling equipment
Perform other material handling activities such as counting, weighing, sorting, packing and unpacking
Dumping Waste
Stacks skids or pallets in designated areas
Ensure that material storage areas are kept organized and clean
Perform forklift inspection at shift start or before first use and report any damage immediately
Ensures housekeeping issues, e.g., spills cleaned up, floor is dry, and debris not on floor, etc., are addressed immediately.
Performs additional duties and assists in other areas of the plant operation as directed by Operations Supervisor
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$22 - $23 an hour
What are we looking for?
· Someone with a can-do attitude who is committed to efficient, timely scheduling that has previous experience in a labor-intensive job. A person with proven longevity with their employers that we can rely on.
Why work for us?
· Job stability – as an essential service to healthcare we are non-seasonal and recession proof.
· Opportunities for overtime – we always need extra hands on deck so overtime opportunities are plentiful
· Consistent work hours – Monday - Friday from 8am to 4:30pm and/or alternate Saturdays.
· Benefits – Full time roles are provided benefits, sick leave and vacation leave
· Permanent position – This is a Full-time permanent role of 32-40 hours per week
· Competitive salary – This position is offering a rate of $22-23/hr
· Safe work environment – We supply above and beyond the standard PPE protocols for safe handling of medical waste – find out more about how we protect you at https://www.danielshealth.com/covid-19-employees
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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.
