FORKLIFT & TUGGER OPERATOR
About The Position
ABM is seeking a hardworking Forklift/Tugger Operator to receive and process incoming waste materials, pick and fill orders from the processing line, load trailers, and organize, cut, and bale cardboard and trash. The role involves operating equipment such as forklifts, tuggers, compactors, and balers; handling multiple types of waste and recycling; and maintaining clean, orderly work and storage areas. This position is suitable for someone entering or returning to the workforce, including candidates with limited experience and education. Military veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of similar work experience.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be comfortable lifting 25 pounds and 50 pounds, and lifting 75 pounds with assistance.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and safely.
- No high school diploma, GED, or college degree is required.
- The essential functions state that certified forklift operator status is a must.
Nice To Haves
- Forklift operation certification; training will be provided.
- Military or veteran experience is encouraged. Listed Military Occupational Specialty Codes: 88M, 91X, LS, SK, 3531, 3052, and 2T1X1.
Responsibilities
- Work safely and follow all safety procedures and protocols.
- Ensure contracted services are performed to the required quality.
- Assist the manager with controlling supplies and equipment needed to meet customer needs.
- Work independently and as part of a team.
- Attend ABM training workshops when scheduled.
- Comply with company policies and procedures and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Follow direction from ABM supervisors and management.
- Operate equipment as needed, including forklifts, tuggers, compactors, and balers.
- Assist with management of general trash, cardboard recycling, wood pallet waste, manifested waste, and miscellaneous waste.
- Collect full yellow and blue bag trash hoppers, transport them to the processing area, empty them into the appropriate compactor, and use outside roll-offs to dispose of trash.
- Collect full cardboard hoppers, transport them to processing, and load cardboard into the baler.
- Operate the cardboard baler when it is full and ready to produce a bale; help track inventory and schedule pickups; load the cardboard trailer and collect paperwork as needed.
- Pick up pallets and wood waste and load trailers as needed; assist with inventory tracking.
- Collect and properly handle manifested waste, including hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, universal waste, and used oil; assist with moving, storing, labeling, and loading waste.
- Assist the supervisor with donation items and shipments.
- Keep recycling loading and processing areas clean and maintained, indoors and outdoors as needed.
- Maintain proper housekeeping and cleanliness in the waste storage area.
- Assist with inventory management and logbooks.
- Distribute containers in response to departmental requests.
- Perform other assigned duties or tasks.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package; details are available through ABM Employee Benefits for Front Line Team Members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
