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Plant Associate - Tempe, AZ

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Tempe, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Job Description

Stericycle is now part of WM. To learn more about WM's acquisition of Stericycle, CLICK HERE to read the press release.

Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour. Paid weekly.

Shift: Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, or until work is complete.

What is the value of a WM job? The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family.

We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are Committed to Growth: Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members.

We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!

Who are we? #WeAreWM

I. Job Summary

The Plant Associate will ensure all waste is unloaded from vehicles, the vehicles are decontaminated, and waste is properly staged for scanning and processing. The individual will perform the duties in a safe and productive manner.

II. Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Unload waste from incoming vehicles.

Separates non-autoclavable waste to be incinerated.

Stage waste on conveyor system or properly stack waste for scanning in the Biotrack system.

Scan waste into the Biotrack system for proper recordkeeping purposes.

Load autoclave bins or incinerator hopper with waste for processing.

Place reusable containers on tub wash line for decontamination.

Operates tub wash unit ensuring the wash unit is operating properly.

Removes clean tubs from wash unit, inspects tubs and stacks for loading onto assigned vehicle for reuse.

Operates tub wash sprayer for oversized reusable tubs ensuring the unit is operating properly.

Inspects tubs and stacks for loading onto assigned vehicle for reuse.

Decontaminates vehicles cargo-carrying portion, reloads assigned reusable tubs and ensures cargo-carrying portion of vehicle does not have free liquid on the floor.

Informs plant supervisor the vehicle is ready to be moved from dock area.

Ensures housekeeping issues, e.g., spills cleaned up, floor is dry, and debris not on floor, etc., are addressed immediately.

Other Duties And Responsibilities, As Assigned.

Auto req ID

469888BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Manufacturing

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

III. Qualifications

Ability to communicate effectively and understand and follow health and safety directives and performance and conduct standards, policies and procedures that apply to the role and location.

0-1 Year of experience, preferably in plant environment.

Driver's License Required.

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.

City*

Tempe

State*

Arizona

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Waste Management

Salary : $20

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