Biosystems Operator

at  Stericycle

ABOUT US:

Stericycle is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protects people and brands, promotes health and well-being, and safeguards the environment. Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have grown from a small start-up in medical waste management into a leader across a range of increasingly complex and highly regulated arenas, serving healthcare organizations and commercial businesses of every size. Every day, we help our customers solve complex challenges by safely managing materials that could otherwise spread disease, contaminate the environment, or compromise one’s identity.
Join us on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.

EXPERIENCE (NORTH AMERICA & LATAM):

Required: High school or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE (EMEAA):

Required Years of Experience: 0 - 1 year
Preferred Experience: Basic knowledge
Preferred Certifications/Licences: COSHH, IOSH, Forklift, Confined Space, Environmental Permitting & Awareness, Emissions Monitoring, Accident & Investigation, Permit To Work, Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment, Asbestos Awareness, Legionella Awareness, Fire Awareness, Working At Height, Hand Arm Vibration, Electrical Safety, Fire Marshal, MEWP, Tower Scaffold, Slinging & Lifting.
The ability to work without direct supervision while maintain high standards of safety and compliance.
The ability to lift and move full and empty sharps containers.
Good communication and team working skills to work effectively with the bio system plant team and drivers.
Key attention to detail.
Manual handling.
Potential use of handheld vibrating equipment.
Potential use of substances hazardous to health.
Handling of clinical waste.
Use of forklift truck if trained to do so.
Use of a vehicle tail lift if trained to do so.

The main responsibility of the role is to contribute to the smooth day to day running of the Biosystems plant focussing on the receipt, emptying and cleaning of reusable sharps containers and to prepare these for dispatch and re use along with Biosystems hardware ensuring prompt dispatch keeping all equipment safe to prevent damage.