
Operative
Job Description
Sharpsmart are part of Daniels Health, a global business providing safety systems and medical waste collection for hospitals 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.
Take a look at our website for further information on how we are making healthcare safer: Sharpsmart | Sharps, Hazardous and Medical Waste Management.
What will you be doing?
- Checking in containers and checking paperwork, including all deliveries onto site of consumable stock
- Moving/unloading specific waste containers
- Operating a forklift to load an autoclave
- Weigh incoming sharps and regulated medical waste containers (using our Weighbridge)
- Load/operate our autoclave machine (a pressure chamber to melt materials)
- Lifting and pushing carts
- Provide attention to detail, especially with the paperwork required to process these items
- Stock management and preparation of driver stock equirements
- General housekeeping
- Standing for extended periods of time happily and comfortably
- Working well with a team because we are all about team work!
What can we offer?
- Opportunities for overtime
- Consistent work hours - Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm.
- Competitive salary – £31473pa
- Safe work environment – We supply above and beyond the standard PPE protocols for safe handling of medical waste – Our Facilities | Sharpsmart
- Private Healthcare and Dental care options
- Employee benefits scheme including financial planning, gym scheme, discounts across a range of retail, days out & leisure, travel, motoring, food & drink plus much more.
- Genuine investment throughout your career for professional development
- Company events and networking opportunities
- Stability as an essential service to healthcare, ensuring a non-seasonal and stable business environment
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will have experience in a production/warehouse environment with experience of working in a fast paced position. Team work is a huge part of this role and you must be able to communicate well across the plant, and be able to support as needed. We are looking for an individual who likes variety in their work and can think through practical problems.
Why work for us?
Take a look at what our team have to say: Our Culture | Sharpsmart
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.
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