Medical Waste Loader/Unloader - 1st Shift 8AM to 4:30PM

As a Medical Waste Loader/Unloader at Daniels Health & Sharpsmart, you will be responsible for loading and unloading medical waste from trucks, operating forklifts once trained, packing customer orders, and maintaining housekeeping duties. You’ll also weigh incoming medical waste containers and ensure meticulous attention to detail, especially with paperwork. Working collaboratively with your team is critical, as we all contribute to ensuring seamless operations.

To qualify for the Medical Waste Loader/Unloader position at Daniels Health & Sharpsmart, we’re looking for candidates with previous experience in labor-intensive roles and a strong can-do attitude. You should be comfortable with lifting up to 75 lbs and pushing heavy carts. A commitment to teamwork and reliability is essential as we depend on each other to meet our goals in this essential healthcare service.

The Medical Waste Loader/Unloader position at Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is a consistent Monday to Friday schedule from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, allowing for a stable work-life balance. You can expect regular work hours with opportunities for overtime, ensuring you have the chance to earn extra income.

Full-time Medical Waste Loader/Unloaders at Daniels Health & Sharpsmart enjoy a range of benefits from day one. These include sick leave, vacation leave, and competitive pay at $20.00 per hour. We also pride ourselves on job stability as a provider of essential services in healthcare, ensuring you feel secure in your role.

The role of a Medical Waste Loader/Unloader is vital at Daniels Health & Sharpsmart because it supports the safe and efficient management of medical waste, which is essential in hospitals and healthcare settings. Your work directly impacts infection control and environmental safety, making you a key player in our commitment to quality and safety in healthcare.

Incorporating practices such as proper lifting techniques and regular breaks can help manage physically demanding tasks. Emphasize your experience in similar roles and share specific strategies you’ve used to maintain efficiency while ensuring your safety and the integrity of the materials being handled.

Share a specific example where collaboration was key to achieving a goal. Focus on your role within the team, how you communicated with fellow team members, and the outcome of your collective efforts, reinforcing your collaborative spirit.

You can emphasize your commitment to accuracy in processing by maintaining organized checks and balances. Discuss specific methods you’ve used in previous roles, like double-checking paperwork and communicating effectively with team members to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

Highlight your planning and time management skills. Explain how you assess the flow of incoming and outgoing material and prioritize based on urgency and deadlines. Provide a real-life example to illustrate how your prioritization has positively impacted your work.

Discuss your awareness of safety protocols such as wearing protective equipment, adhering to procedures for handling hazardous materials, and proper lifting techniques. Stress the importance of these measures for personal safety, the safety of colleagues, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Share your appreciation for the company's commitment to quality and safety in the healthcare sector. You can discuss how you resonate with their values and want to contribute to a team that makes a positive impact by delivering essential services to the community.

Share techniques you use to stay motivated, such as focusing on the end goal, celebrating small achievements, and supporting teammates. Acknowledge that while the work can be demanding, you find fulfillment in contributing to a necessary service.

If you have prior experience operating a forklift, explain the types you’ve used and any relevant certifications you hold. If you haven’t operated one before, express your willingness to learn and eagerness to get trained in this critical area of the role.

Talk about your conflict resolution skills, emphasizing open communication and a focus on team objectives. Provide a scenario where you successfully navigated a disagreement, highlighting the importance of maintaining a positive team dynamic.

Illustrate your flexibility by recounting an instance where you successfully adapted to changes, whether that be new protocols, roles, or workflow adjustments. Highlight your proactive approach to embracing change and finding effective solutions.