Demo

Plant Associate

WM
Butte, MT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/4/2026
Stericycle is now part of WM. To learn more about WM's acquisition of Stericycle, CLICK HERE to read the press release.

Pay Rate: $20.35 per hour. Paid weekly.
Shift: 4/10s - Monday-Thursday, 6 AM to 4:30 PM

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
Ready to roll with us? Click Apply to join the WM (formerly Waste Management) team today


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.

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. Please note that benefits may vary by site.


If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.

Salary : $20

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Plant Associate?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Plant Associate career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$118,937 - $162,115
Income Estimation: 
$141,272 - $186,385
Income Estimation: 
$63,721 - $94,501
Income Estimation: 
$78,830 - $98,429
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at WM

  • WM Simi Valley, CA
  • Are you seeking a safer work environment as a mechanic? Is your family’s financial security important to you? Aspiring to advance in your mechanic career? ... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • WM KAPOLEI, HI
  • 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: Ou... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • WM Rio, NM
  • 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: Ou... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • WM Natchez, MS
  • Schedule: 5AM Start time. Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays. Pay: $22-$25/hr. Depends on experience. Experience: Front load experience preferred. Wha... more
  • 8 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Plant Associate jobs in the Butte, MT area that may be a better fit.

  • Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement Bozeman, MT
  • Position Details Position Information Announcement Number FAC - VA - 26034 For questions regarding this position, please contact: Jane Mangold jane.mangold... more
  • 14 Days Ago

  • Montana State University and Careers Bozeman, MT
  • We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with various individuals, possess effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication ski... more
  • 16 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!