What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at Augment?
Job Summary
Supports the Waste Management Sustainability Services onsite hospital program. Primary responsibilities include handling, collecting, packaging, transporting, and installing containers for medical waste, sharps, non-hazardous pharmaceutical waste, and hazardous pharmaceutical waste. The role also involves manual labor, assisting when additional personnel are needed, and performing other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Education & Experience
Supports the Waste Management Sustainability Services onsite hospital program. Primary responsibilities include handling, collecting, packaging, transporting, and installing containers for medical waste, sharps, non-hazardous pharmaceutical waste, and hazardous pharmaceutical waste. The role also involves manual labor, assisting when additional personnel are needed, and performing other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure proper waste segregation, container labeling, and compliance with regulatory shipment timelines.
- Maintain accurate logs, proper housekeeping standards, and adherence to safety/quality procedures.
- Collect and transport waste throughout the facility, including labor-intensive activities.
- Identify best practices to help customers reduce waste volume, improve efficiency, optimize equipment use, and lower costs.
- Provide support or guidance to less experienced technicians when required.
- Consistently wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Participate in safety processes, including following procedures, attending training, and reporting unsafe conditions or incidents immediately.
- Follow Environmental and Quality Management System (ISO 14001/9001) policies and controls.
- Maintain compliance with EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulations.
- Demonstrate strong customer service and de-escalation skills.
- None.
Education & Experience
- Associate’s Degree (accredited); OR
- High School Diploma/GED (accredited) plus two (2) years of relevant work experience.
- 24-hour HAZWOPER certification preferred.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and effectively as part of a team.
- Frequent use of motor coordination and finger dexterity (e.g., keyboarding, machine operation).
- Regular lifting of up to 30 lbs; occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.
- Daily exposure to occupational risks (cuts, burns, chemicals) and environmental conditions (dirt, odors, noise, extreme weather).
- Ability to work outdoors and in inclement weather.
- Physical demands may vary depending on site assignment.
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