2 Hazard Waste Handler jobs in Richmond, VA

Loader/Unloader Medical Waste Containers (12pm-8:30pm)

Daniels Health

Daniels Healthdanielshealth.com

Loader/Unloader Medical Waste Containers (12pm-8:30pm)

Posted 4 days ago

About the job

Daniels Health provides medical waste management and safety systems to healthcare facilities nationwide. The loader/unloader role involves handling regulated waste, heavy lifting, and working in a team to ensure safe, efficient operations in Richmond, VA.

Requirements

  • Experience in labor-intensive environment
  • Comfortable with heavy lifting
  • Strong work ethic
  • Dependable and punctual
  • Team-oriented

Qualifications

  • Stable work history
  • Ability to work quickly
  • Reliable attendance

Full job description

We’re hiring a hardworking, reliable Loader/Unloader to join our Daniels medical waste transfer station team in Richmond, VA. This is a highly physical, fast-paced role and a critical part of keeping healthcare facilities running safely and efficiently.

If you enjoy hands-on work, don’t mind lifting throughout the day, and take pride in being the person who keeps operations moving—this could be a great fit.


5768 Charles City Circle, Henrico, VA  23231

What will your job involve?

  • Load and unload trucks daily, handling regulated medical waste and sharps containers
  • Repeatedly lift 50–75 lb containers throughout your shift
  • Push and maneuver four-wheeled carts weighing up to 200 lbs
  • Weigh incoming waste using our Weighbridge system
  • Prepare, pack, and stage outgoing customer orders for transport
  • Complete required paperwork accurately and on time
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
  • Work closely with your teammates to ensure all transports are ready on schedule

What are we looking for?

  • Previous experience in a labor-intensive or warehouse environment

  • Comfortable with repetitive heavy lifting all day

  • Strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude

  • Dependable, punctual, and able to work quickly without cutting corners

  • Team-oriented—we succeed together

  • A stable work history and commitment to showing up every day ready to work

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 - Monday - Friday position, 2nd shift (12-8:30PM)
  • Benefits – Full time roles are provided benefits, sick leave and vacation leave from day one!
  • Permanent position – This is a full-time direct hire role of 40 hours per week
  • Competitive salary – This position is offering $19.00 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.

Daniels Health conducts background checks and drug testing as part of the post‑offer hiring process.

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