Job Description – Forklift

As a forklift operator, you will be responsible for the safe operation of a forklift and you will work with shipping and receiving to assist in loading and unloading baled recycled materials you will also sort materials as needed.

You should be someone who enjoys working in a production-based setting.

You must have consistent, reliable attendance and practice Safety First, Last and Always!

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates forklift and bobcat in accordance with Royal Oak Recycling and OSHA guidelines.
• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using various types of forklifts or other power equipment 80% of specified shift.
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Complete daily inspection of equipment.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  • Unload Trailers - Fill out unload sheet reports PROPERLY
  • Must know how to properly tally
  • Read and Write in English
  • Load outbound trailers with proper materials
  • Help organize the plant / keep the plant organized
  • Manage and properly store materials coming from the bailer and grinder
  • Keep docks clean
  • Sweep trailers after unloading
  • Hand stack pallets as needed

• One year of prior experience operating a forklift and bobcat.
• Previous forklift certification preferred.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment
• Six months warehouse experience
• Six months forklift and bobcat operation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour