Over the last forty years, United Scrap Metal (“USM”) has grown from $200 and a rental truck into one of the largest full-service recyclers in the country. Today, the team continues to pioneer innovative, solutions-driven recycling programs through ethical and sustainable practices. This has earned them both National acclaim and recognition with the achievement of several dozen awards. With 400 team members across 6 locations nationally, the company’s commitment to excellence is reflected in an outstanding client retention rate across several thousand customers throughout North America. This substantial growth is further supported by strong consumer partnerships who recognize a consistent delivery of high quality non-ferrous and ferrous material via truck, container, rail and barge shipment. Equally as important, is the expansion of the team’s focus on philanthropy, sustainability, diversity, and safety / compliance. A unique mission exists in making a positive impact in the lives of others, throughout the communities in which they live, work and service. USM is proud to make a difference for its clients, consumers and local communities as it continues to drive forward into the next forty years and beyond.

Position Overview

The Forklift Operator loads, unloads, sorts and moves material using company equipment to achieve company goals, under the direction of the Yard Supervisor. This individual may also receive instructions from other members of the Operations Leadership Team such as the Operations Supervisor, Operations Manger or General Manager.

Summary of Job Responsibilities

• Views, grades and sorts material
• Ability to determine proper hopper size in order to facilitate the labor force’s needs
• Efficiently transports hopper from work area to larger segregated roll-off area and dumps the material in the roll-offs while following all company safety rules
• Grades material and works with the labor force to ensure proper sorting and segregation of material
• Responsible for accurately documenting the segregated materials on the breakdown sheets
• Provides directives to team members in order to facilitate a safe and clean work environment, as demonstrated by their work daily work practices
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently to meet department and company goals while adhering to all company, safety and health policies
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, dusty, dirty and/or wet conditions

· Executes proper receiving procedures and proper distribution of the labor force in order to achieve company business objectives

· Demonstrates constant improvement and positive growth while maintaining targeted levels of profitability within the operation

· Develops long term relationships with fellow team members and executes labor and leadership strategies that are consistent with the corporate vision

· Implements customer oriented operating procedures, standards and benchmarks

· Understands and executes SPCC: Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures, when needed

• Operates with integrity while upholding ethical standards of the organization
• Facilitates internal communication with leadership and peers

· Must demonstrate competency in all aspects of the job and company objectives

· Demonstrate understanding of company policies, rules and trainings

· Other duties as assigned

Desired Characteristics

· Must possess basic reading and writing skills in English as well as basic math skills; basic spoken Spanish a plus

· Forklift Trained and Certified with previous forklift driving experience

· Must have the ability to perform the physical tasks of the job such as frequent waking, bending, standing, lifting 50 lbs.; expected to request a “team lift” for over 50 lbs.

• Able to fulfill flexible scheduling requirements as determined by the manager and / or business needs of the operation

Minimum Safety Training Requirements

· Basic on-the-job training that satisfies the Primary Objectives of the specific position (as noted above)

· US-SOP-01 United in Safety Manual

· US-F11 QEH&S Policy

· US-SOP-03 Team Member Handbook

We strive to demonstrate our Core Values in all positions at USM:

Trust ● Commitment ● Loyalty ● Passion ● Performance

USM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. USM will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. USM is a Zero Impairment Workplace. USM provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your Talent Acquisition contact or another member of our People Development Team at careers@unitedscrap.com. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person