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Medical Waste Plant Associate

Beaver Dam, KY · On-site

$15.50 - $17.75/hr

Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care ... Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to ...

You will be collecting sharps and medical waste containers from our healthcare customer locations ... Managing a route per leaderships direction | delivering timely, efficient and effective service

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You will be collecting sharps and medical waste containers from our healthcare customer locations ... Managing a route per leaderships direction | delivering timely, efficient and effective service

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How much do medical waste management jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical waste management in the United States is $44.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.85 and $57.69 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is medical waste management?

A Medical Waste Management job involves the safe handling, disposal, and treatment of medical waste generated by healthcare facilities. This includes biohazardous materials like used needles, contaminated gloves, and pharmaceutical waste. Professionals in this field ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations to prevent environmental and public health risks. They may work in hospitals, labs, or waste disposal companies, overseeing waste segregation, transportation, and proper disposal methods. Effective medical waste management helps minimize the spread of infections and maintain workplace safety.

What skills and qualifications are needed for medical waste management?

To thrive in Medical Waste Management, you need knowledge of hazardous material handling, compliance with health and environmental regulations, and often a high school diploma or specialized certification. Familiarity with waste tracking systems, OSHA regulations, and specialized protective equipment is highly valuable. Attention to detail, reliability, and strong teamwork are essential soft skills for this field. These competencies ensure the safe, legal, and efficient disposal of medical waste, protecting staff, patients, and the environment.

What types of facilities and teams do medical waste management professionals typically work with?

Medical Waste Management professionals commonly work in hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and other healthcare settings, often collaborating closely with housekeeping, maintenance, and clinical staff. Teams can range in size, and you may have opportunities to work independently or as part of a larger environmental services department. Daily responsibilities often include collecting, segregating, storing, transporting, and ensuring the safe disposal of biohazardous materials. Adhering to strict protocols and maintaining effective communication with other departments are key to preventing contamination and ensuring a safe workplace for everyone. This collaborative environment also offers valuable experience for those seeking to advance into supervisory or compliance roles.

What is waste management in healthcare?

Medical Waste Management involves the proper collection, segregation, treatment, and disposal of healthcare-related waste to prevent infection and environmental contamination. It requires adherence to safety protocols, use of protective equipment, and often involves specialized training and certification for workers in healthcare settings.
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Infographic showing various Medical Waste Management job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,054 per year, or $44.3 per hour.

Medical Waste Plant Associate

Waste Management

Beaver Dam, KY • On-site

$15.50 - $17.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


Waste Management rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 650 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 91 rated recycling and waste


Job description


Stericycle is now part of WM. To learn more about WM's acquisition of Stericycle, CLICK HERE to read the press release.
What is the value of a WM Job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career.
We Are Always Working For A Sustainable Tomorrow®: Our mission is to leave the world a better place than we found it by helping its inhabitants find purpose in becoming its caretakers.
We Are People First: The members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We foster an environment where all teammates feel welcomed, valued and seen.
We Are Committed to Your Growth: Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program, paid on-the-job training, and established career progression.
We Are Stable: From the front line to the corporate offices, our team members perform essential and meaningful work.
We Are a Family: At WM we are over 60,000 people - from many places and many backgrounds, and it is our amazing differences that make us stronger.
We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!
Ready to roll with us? Click Apply to join the WM 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
A. Required Qualifications
  • 1 year of experience, preferably in plant environment
  • 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.

B. Preferred Qualifications
  • Valid Driver's Licence

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.
  • Standing
  • Lifting
  • Pushing
  • Pulling
  • Reaching
  • Grasping
  • Talking
  • Repetitive Motions
  • Walking
  • Hearing

☒ 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.
This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing-including pre-employment screening, post-incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing-in accordance with government regulations and company policies.
V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. 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.
About Us
ABOUT WM
WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity
For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.
Real ID
In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative.
About the Team
What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family - from benefits, to resources and engagement activities.
We are People First. We are Committed to Your Growth. We Are Investing in You. We are a Family. We are Stable. We are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow.

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Environmental consulting services and water, sewage, waste, steam, air heating and cooling systems

Company size

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Houston, TX, US