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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: Bismarck Med Ctr

Location: Bismarck, ND

Address: 300 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $15.00 - $3.00

Pay Info: Hiring Bonus of 2,500.00

2500 hiring bonus paid out in 2 increments in the first year

Environmental Services Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas for patients/residents, visitors and associates by following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines. Tasks that the individual will be responsible for include but not limited to; emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines. Demonstrate knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools and techniques in a healthcare environment; ability to apply this to provide a clean and sterile environment for patients/residents and facility staff. May be responsible for the following locations to clean but not limited to; patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met. Wear the proper protective equipment following the appropriate guidelines. Keep storage, equipment and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy. Environmental Services Technicians will have access to pagers and other technology that they will be responsible to use appropriately when needed. Assist in the laundry areas as appropriate. Depending upon location and availability of programs, may have access to use of technology applications. Physical activities include but not limited to, considerable use of arms and legs and moving of whole body; such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials. Ability to lift and/or move up to 40-50lbs and push/pull up variable weight limits on flat surfaces or up and down ramps. This position will require the individual to be on their feet for the majority of their shift. May be exposed to certain levels of noise with the equipment in operation. Depending on location of position, work hours will vary depending on patient/resident needs. This may include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Minimum of six months housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred. Ability to use computer and prior cleaning experience is helpful. Knowledge of materials, equipment, cleaning methods and cleaning chemicals is helpful. Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills are required. Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

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Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

The Disposal Technician is responsible for the proper disposal of spent  chemicals, process waste, and unused laboratory samples used in the laboratory  according to corporate, federal, state and local guidelines. Responsible for  safely transporting process waste and unused samples within the laboratory environment. 

This is a physical job and involves moving around, lifting, bending, disposing of garbage. It is dirty and the environmental samples can have strong odors.

Responsibilities include:

• Proper disposal of samples.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization in the waste disposal room and loading dock area including waste removal throughout the day.
• Properly utilizing personal protective equipment at all times while disposing of samples.
• Load and unload pallets/ boxes/ materials.
• Assist with sample transfer between departments within the laboratory.
• Assist Sample Custodian with sample location as well as returning samples to cooler in proper storage locations (temperature = 4˚C) for 3-4 hours per day.
• Organize samples located in waste disposal room.
• Help clean and organize coolers.
• Remove samples from coolers to table, & sort them accordingly
• Learn & become knowledgeable of bottle types, sample test codes and preservatives
• Must adhere to analytical and quality control protocols described in SOP’s, the QA Manual, and project specific requirements.
• Will assist with other assigned projects as needed. 

Basic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ):

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• AA degree in a life or physical science (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, etc) preferred.
• Current, valid driver's license.

Ability and/or Skills (BMQ):

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
• Detail oriented, flexible, dependable, willingness to learn new things
• Must be a team player and have good communication and organizational skills

Requirements:

• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English

Position is full-time Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm, with overtime as needed.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Atlanta, GA are encouraged to apply. 

Pay rate: $17-18/hr

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. we offer excellent benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.

*The benefits package offered will vary based on the employee's full-time or part-time regular status.

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website 

We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

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Company description: Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and Eurofins Scientific 2/2 March 2023 agroscience contract research services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Hardin Sanitation, a Waste Connections company, invites safety-conscious individuals to apply for the position of CDL Waste Collection Driver . This role will be based at our hauling location in Payette, ID.

***NEW CDL HOLDERS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!**

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 5:00am - ending when the route is complete (generally 8-11 hour days)

• Occasional Saturdays
• Year-Round Work! No Seasonal Layoffs. Home Every Night.

Competitive Compensation: Starting at $22.50+/hour (DOE)

• Yearly Safety Bonuses
• Yearly Boot Allowance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Growth opportunities - Promoting from within is a priority
• Customizable benefits to meet your family’s needs (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental voluntary plans, wellness programs, and online discounts)
• 401K retirement with company match
• Company Paid Life Insurance

As a driver, you will collect solid waste using an Automated truck and transport it to designated disposal sites. The position demands independence and excellent customer service delivery at all times. You will receive cross-training in Automated Side Load Garbage Trucks, Front Load Garbage Trucks, and Roll Off Trucks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste.
• Read route sheets and service each customer as assigned by the dispatcher.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
• Load and unload waste, ensuring all enclosure gates are closed as necessary, often without helpers.
• Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
• Clean up areas around accidental waste spills.
• Complete daily reports on pre and post-trip inspections of equipment;
• Fuel vehicle daily.
• Maintain the physical appearance of the equipment, including routine washing.
• Monitor over and under-filled carts/containers to assess changing service requirements;
• Assess the condition and repair needs of existing carts/containers;
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Interact courteously with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Extensive physical activity; requires heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 50 pounds.
• Ability to mount and dismount the truck multiple times every day while on route.
• Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts, necessitating adherence to basic safety precautions.
• Exposure to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as fumes and vibrations. Noise level is usually moderate.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Class A or B CDL license with air brake endorsement.
• Clean Driving Record.
• Pass Criminal Background Check and Drug Panel Screening.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections and maintenance.
• Minimum 1 year of experience related to the specified duties and responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of D.O.T. laws.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments in English.

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.