Equipment Operator - Forklift/Skid Steer

Recycling Management Resources, LLC • West Monroe, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Wilmington Paper is seeking a full-time Forklift Operator to join our growing facility in West Monroe, LA. The Forklift Operator will be responsible for operating a forklift or skid steer in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining the production floor to maximize safe production. This position will support equipment operations during a work shift and you must be able to work rotating 8-hour shifts, with occasional extended or weekend hours REQUIRED. (Shift times are 6 am to 2 pm, 2pm to 10 pm & 10 pm to 6 am). Shifts rotate every two weeks.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED OR equivalent required
• 2+ years’ experience operating a skid steer and/or forklift, preferably in an industrial or Recycling facility
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• A valid driver’s license preferred.
• Good customer service skills to meet and exceed customer expectations
• Ensure that customers and employees conduct all business in a safe manner and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Acts in a professional, courteous, and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers
• Works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness
• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner
• Ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules
• Promotes and upholds the Company’s safety standards
• Ability to operate equipment properly and safely.
• Strict adherence to OSHA and company policies.
• Ability to demonstrate proficient operation of forklift and skid steer at the time of interview
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre and post trip inspections of equipment
• Safely Load/unload material from trailers
• Ensure correct quality of material that is handled
• Ensure accuracy and recording of weights
• Implementing all plant safety procedures (e.g. use gladhand locks when entering trailers)
• General plant housekeeping
• Report equipment issues to supervisor/maintenance staff

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k match
• Voluntary benefits such as short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED