Stericycle · 16 hours ago
Technician IWSS (Dock Worker)
Columbia, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$19.75/hr - $19.75/hr
1+ years expStericycle is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions. The Technician IWSS will be responsible for collecting and receiving waste from hospital personnel, ensuring compliance with waste protocols.
Health CarePharmaceuticalTherapeuticsWaste Management
Responsibilities
Separates waste streams into appropriate categories for treatment or disposal:
Solid waste
RMW
Recycling
Hazardous
Confidential
Operates compactors and/or shredders as required
Unload waste from incoming vehicles
Separates non-autoclavable waste to be incinerated
Stage waste in area and/or properly stack waste for scanning in the Bio track system for proper recordkeeping purposes
Scan waste carts for radioactivity and other adverse materials
Load treatment equipment with waste for processing and/or properly package waste for transport off site
Operates RMW waste treatment equipment
Wash and decontaminate waste carts manually and/or operate tub wash unit insuring the wash unit is operating properly
Removes clean tubs from wash unit, inspects tubs and stacks for re-use
Decontaminates vehicles cargo-carrying portion, reloads assigned re-usable tubs and insures cargo-carrying portion of vehicle does not have free liquid on the floor
Make simple adjustment or repairs such as realigning belts, replacing grinder teeth and/or repairing containers, escalating major repair issues to mechanic
Maintains a clean environment through housekeeping program. Ensures spills cleaned up, floor is dry, and debris not on floor, etc., are addressed immediately
Greets hospital personnel in a professional and friendly manner
May or may not perform the following
Perform collection services throughout the hospital
Interacts with patients and hospital staff in professional manner
Shift leader responsibilities as needed:
I.e.: staffing, proper safety policies and programs are followed; complete shift required documentation; keep manager informed of any pertinent issues
Notifies management of waste flow issues on hospital floors
Assists management in scheduling collection and documenting locations
Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
1 Years of Experience, preferably in warehouse, environmental services or related field
Benefits
Health care program which includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
An employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement
Paid vacation and sick time
A 401(k) plan
An employee stock purchase plan
Company
Stericycle
Stericycle provides solutions that protect people and brands, promote health, and safeguard the environment.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Stericycle has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (4)
2024 (1)
2022 (9)
2021 (3)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.1MKey Investors
Saddle Point GroupMarquette Venture Partners
2024-06-03Acquired
2020-03-27Post Ipo Equity
1996-11-30IPO
Leadership Team
Cindy J. Miller
Chief Executive Officer
Joe A. Reuter
Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer
Recent News
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