Forklift Operator (2nd Shift)
About The Position
Operate facility forklifts and/or loaders to assist with material movement at the recycling facility and in accordance to all company and OSHA standards regarding safety. Perform daily pre-trip and post-trips inspections and turn paperwork in to the Recycling Facility Manager on a daily basis. Communicate effectively with other facility personnel in regards to various material conditions. Pay: $20-25/hour, depending on experience Shift: Monday (4pm-2:30am), Tuesday-Friday (4pm-12:30am) Benefits: • 15 days of paid time off • Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options • Health Savings Account with employer match option • Paid Parental Leave • 401(k) with an employer match up to 4% • Supplemental health plans through Aflac • Employer paid basic life insurance • Employee paid short-term disability option • Employer-paid long-term disability • Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program • 7 paid holidays annually
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, brief correspondence and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds
Responsibilities
- Maintaining a safe work environment by following the guidelines set forth in the company's written safety program
- Maintaining safe tipping floor areas by staying aware of changing traffic conditions and other equipment movement.
- Reporting immediately any accident or injuries to the facility supervisor and or the facility manager, after caring for the injured, if required. Complete a report with the Shift Supervisor as soon as possible, but within the 24 hour time period required by State Law.
- Assist in the production, such as dumping cages when needed, moving containers and other jobs that require a forklift or loader.
- Minimizing feed downtime by keeping material on the belts
- Reporting after each shift the following statistical data: Actual time worked, Loader or Forklift inspection sheets, Manicuring bales before loading, and Loading quality bales into outbound containers
- Monitoring equipment "forklift/Loader" so necessary repairs can be made in a timely manner
- Performing daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections
- Refilling oil and coolants as required to ensure the correct fluid levels
Benefits
- 15 days of paid time off
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options
- Health Savings Account with employer match option
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%
- Supplemental health plans through Aflac
- Employer paid basic life insurance
- Employee paid short-term disability option
- Employer-paid long-term disability
- Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program
- 7 paid holidays annually
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
