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Material Handler

Sharps Medical Waste Services
Opelousas, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2026

Description

Come join the 2nd largest Medical Waste Service Provider in the country for an exciting position! We provide excellent customer service to local hospitals and healthcare professionals and represent one of the most prominent companies in the Medical Waste Industry. Join an economically stable industry that offers long-term career development across 35 locations.


As a Material Handler, you will play a critical role in moving and processing received waste through established practices, maintaining a clean and orderly floor area, and ensuring safety procedures are followed. This position offers paid training, exposure to operational workflows, and the opportunity to be part of a growing, mission-driven team.


Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate loading and unloading of carts and box waste from trailers.
  • Cycle carts through tippers and cart washers and perform QC checks for damage and cleanliness.
  • Operate box waste scale station and record weights for billing purposes.
  • Maintain unloading and work areas for cleanliness and safety.
  • Perform general plant cleanup duties, including spilled waste or materials.
  • Follow established safety procedures at all times.
  • Monitor and document the number of boxes processed daily.
  • Work efficiently as part of a team to ensure timely waste handling.
  • Identify opportunities to improve workflow, safety, and operational efficiency.
  • Assist with cross-functional initiatives and special projects as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED preferred.
  • Flexibility to workdays, nights, overtime, and weekends as required.
  • Ability to work as a team member, quickly, safely, and responsibly.
  • Ability to lift 50–75 pounds and push/pull loads up to 200 pounds.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Must have reliable transportation.

Why Join Sharps

Sharps Medical Waste Services offers a mission-driven, collaborative environment where employees contribute directly to meaningful operational impact. In this role, you will play a central part in maintaining financial integrity, supporting audits, and enabling data-driven decisions that help Sharps grow and scale responsibly. You will gain exposure to cross-functional operations and the opportunity to help implement innovative finance processes.

EEO Statement:

Sharps Medical Waste Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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