Hazard waste handler job description

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At Mohawk Industries, we're committed to more - more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.

As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what's important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

12 Hour Night Shift

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Must keep waste buggies emptied
* Keep floor cleaned with broom or blower, and perform various housekeeping task
* Operate tipper machine and maintain area around tipper motor free from trash and debris
* Use care to avoid injury to self and others
* Perform miscellaneous duties as requested or required by supervisor and/or department head
* Follow all rules and regulations as described in company policies
* Must understand and follow all safety rules and regulations
* Maintain a clean and orderly work area always
* Must be able to perform other duties as requested by management

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Must be at least 18 years old.
* Must be willing and able to work night shift (12 hours)
* Must be able to follow all manufacturing safety rules and regulations
* Follow all rules and regulations as described in company policy including attendance policy
* Must be able to obtain a working understanding of operation for the sorting / grinding operation

EOE MINORITIES / FEMALES / PROTECTED VETERANS / DISABLED

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk's vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world's largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant.

Nearest Major Market: Summerville

In addition to performing any or all of the tasks performed by the Environmental Services Aide I, this position performs project work not normally a part of the daily cleaning routine. This position also performs specialized cleaning procedures for critical care areas such as operating rooms, dialysis, emergency services and ICU's.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities


Completes work in assigned areas by cleaning, sanitizing, and polishing environmental surfaces according to departmental and hospital policies & procedures Cleans (on a daily & routine basis) horizontal & vertical surfaces including (but not limited to) patient rooms, lavatories, offices, corridors, stairwells, elevators, treatment rooms, special care areas, conference rooms, locker rooms, lounges, and public areas


Uses a variety of chemicals and equipment including (but not limited to) germicidal detergent, bleach, window cleaner, all purpose cleaner, stripper, floor finish, bucket/wringer, floor machine, vacuum cleaner, carpet extractor, escalator machine, and a variety of hand tools


Empties/relines soiled laundry, waste & RMW containers according to department procedures. Contains & transports soiled laundry, waste & RMW to disposal site.
Cleans & prepares post-discharge patient rooms according to department procedures
Periodically removes & re-hangs window curtains & cubicle curtains
Uses mechanical equipment & specialized processes to clean, strip, refinish & burnish hard-surface flooring. Shampoos & extracts carpeting & upholstery
Performs specialized cleaning in critical areas requiring aseptic technique and complex processes
Routinely moves furniture/equipment utilizing dollies and hand carts


Secures dysfunctional equipment against unauthorized use. Reports breakdowns to supervisor


Performs other similar or related duties that may be assigned or as necessary.

May be present in secure medication storage areas and are allowed incidental access to medications.



Qualifications
Qualifications

Basic ability to speak and understand English (oral & written)

HS Diploma or GED preferred

Skills and Abilities Required

Requires physical ability to bend, stoop, reach & climb ladders. Must be able to lift in excess of 50lbs several times per shift (e.g. waste & soiled laundry handling). Must be able to perform repetitive motions in the process of drymopping, wet mopping, vacuuming, and hand scrubbing. Must be able to operate & control high-powered equipment.

Requires moderate level of verbal communication skills to interact with patients, visitors & staff, often under stressful situations

Requires technical knowledge of general & specialized cleaning procedures & products

Working Conditions

Modern, updated facilities with exposure to blood, vomit, feces, urine, dirt, fumes & odors

EEO Statement
Brigham and Women's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Partner's Healthcare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.