Forklift Operator

GFL Environmental • Pontiac, MI

1d • Onsite

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. Key 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

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

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