Mobile Equipment - Forklift Operator

SA Recycling • East Point, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mobile Equipment - Forklift operator’s main goal is to move material where we need it. Mobile equipment - forklift operators load and unload scrap metal from flatbed trucks. This is an outdoor, all-weather position.

Requirements

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check and credit check.
• Ability to communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands.
• All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable.
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus.
• Previous experience operating a Forklift a plus.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load flatbed trucks hauling scrap metal.
• Inspect and determine metal grade for inventory tracking.
• Perform daily operation and safety inspection.
• Communicates with office and truck drivers to determine commodities to load.
• Moves scrap metal boxes around the yard.
• Works with customers to satisfy their needs and assist them when problems arise.
• Work with other employees in the scrap metal yard to ensure a safe working environment.
• Move sensitive cargo i.e. propane tanks, from the storage area to the torch area.
• Perform normal daily operation maintenance refueling, lubrication, cooling system cleaning, and housekeeping.
• Clean up work area at the end of shift.
• Keep work areas neat and orderly.
• Organizing materials to have more effective use of space.
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner.
• Inspection to ensure cleanup is completed.
• Effective housekeeping in workplace area is an ongoing operation for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Eligible for Safety and Performance Bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care
• 401k with a Company Match
• Growth opportunities and promotions from within
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE

What This Job Offers

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