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Incinerator Operator

Waste Management, Sarepta, LA, United States


Stericycle is now part of WM

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Shift & Days

– 1st Week Sunday through Wednesday 6:00pm to 6:00am. 2nd Week is Sunday through Tuesday 6:00pm to 6:00am.

Job Summary
The Incinerator Operator ensures the incinerators are operated in an efficient and compliant manner, that all waste containers are unloaded from vehicles, that vehicles are properly decontaminated, supplies and waste containers are properly staged for weighing, scanning and processing. Performs all duties in accordance with all applicable safety, environmental compliance and Stericycle policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure the incinerator waste feed rate and blending is performed properly to maintain correct incinerator temperatures and to maximize throughput.

Monitor incinerator and steam systems (where applicable), ash removal system, ash quality, and Air Pollution Control system parameters – temperatures, pH, absorber flow rate, reagent feed rates, differential pressures and other parameters – to ensure safe, compliant and efficient operations. Report any issues identified to shift Lead.

Complete all necessary logging and reporting documents neatly and accurately and file according to procedure.

Perform additional plant tasks including, but not limited to:

Operate vehicles on yard movement of trucks, tractors, trailers and roll-offs.

Operate hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts or similar equipment as part of unloading and loading vehicles for processing or transfer.

Stage waste containers for weighing and scanning in the SteriWorks system.

Weigh and scan waste containers into the SteriWorks system for proper recordkeeping purposes.

Empty waste containers into process bins/receptacles, decant containers for transfer and/or load waste containers onto conveyor system for incineration.

Place reusable containers on wash line for decontamination.

Operate reusable container wash unit to properly decontaminate reusable containers, remove clean containers, inspect for serviceability and compliance and stage for loading onto assigned vehicles for reuse.

Decontaminate cargo area of vehicles and ensure vehicle cargo areas do not have free liquid on the floors. Load reusable containers and other service supplies on vehicles as assigned.

Ensure work area is clean and free of debris; clean up all spills immediately.

Perform housekeeping assignments and all other duties as required or requested.

Qualifications
A. Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED (accredited) equivalent

1 year of experience, preferably in a plant environment

B. Preferred Qualifications

None specified.

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. 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.

Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. In addition to a Stock Purchase Plan, company match on 401(k) and more! Employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Benefits may vary by site.

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 help customers pursue 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 to 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.

Job Info

Job Identification: 2345612

Job Category: Operators

Posting Date: 04/22/2026, 06:46 PM

Job Schedule: Full time

Locations: 7 INCENDERE DR, SAREPTA, LA, 71071, US (On-site)

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