Medical Waste Loader/Unloader (11:30AM to 8PM) 5664

Company: Daniels Health
Location: Shakopee
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description We are looking to hire a Loader/Unloader for our Daniels’ medical waste treatment facility in Shakopee, MN. A Loader/Unloader has a widely varying role, from checking in containers, double checking paperwork, moving/unloading specific waste containers, and operating a forklift to load an autoclave. The ideal Plant Operator is an individual who likes variety in their work and can think through practical problems. 1087 Park Pl 150, Shakopee, MN 55379 Get to know us! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFLPhhgexzE What will your job involve? Weigh incoming sharps and regulated medical waste containers (using our Weighbridge) Load/operate our autoclave machine (a pressure chamber to melt materials) Load the Washsmart system (container washing sanitization system) Drive a forklift and operate hand trucks once trained Lifting 55lbs and push a four-wheeled cart that weighs as much as 200lbs Provide attention to detail, especially with the paperwork required to process these items Standing for extended periods of time happily and comfortably Working well with a team because we are all about team work! What are we looking for? Someone with a can-do attitude who is committed to efficient, timely scheduling that has previous experience in a labor-intensive job (repetitive lifitng of 50lbs to 75lb containers!) . A person with proven longevity with their employers that we can rely on! Why work for us? Job stability – as an essential service to healthcare we are non-seasonal and recession proof. Opportunities for overtime – we always need extra hands on deck so overtime opportunities are plentiful Consistent work hours- Full Time - 1st Shift (11:30AM to 8PM) Benefits: Full time roles are provided benefits, sick leave and vacation leave from day one! Permanent position – This is a Full-time permanent role of 40 hours per week! Competitive salary – This position is offering a SET (non-negotiable) rate of $22.00 per hour! Who are we? We are a healthcare service company providing safety systems and medical waste collection for hospitals, medical centers, surgical centers, nursing homes and an array of customers within the healthcare setting. Our focus is delivering quality and safety-focused medical waste management services that reduce needlestick injuries, positively impact infection control and reduce environmental burden. As a service to our customers we dispose and treat medical waste on site at our treatment facilities across the U.S. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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