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Forklift Driver

Clean Harbors
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 9/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/27/2027

Clean Harbors located in Phoenix, AZ are seeking to add a Forklift Driver to their team. The Forklift Driver is responsible for safely moving, organizing, and staging containers of hazardous and non-hazardous waste received from Clean Harbors facilities and direct generators. This position primarily operates a forklift to offload, palletize, and reload materials while supporting transportation efficiency, accurate documentation, and compliance with applicable storage permits and safety requirements.

Shift: 3:00 PM–11:30 PM Monday-Friday. OT and Saturdays as needed

Pay: $22-23/HR

Why work for Clean Harbors?

  • Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5;
  • Competitive wages - Based on Experience;
  • Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment;
  • Group 401K with company matching component;
  • Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement;
  • Positive and safe work environments;
  • Opportunities for advancement.
  • Safely offload, palletize, stage, and reload waste materials using a forklift.
  • Coordinate incoming and outgoing loads between hubs, plants, and other outbound destinations.
  • Support transportation efficiency while ensuring compliance with facility storage permits and operational requirements.
  • Dispatch transportation from hub locations as needed.
  • Assist with tracking manifest return timelines and required documentation.
  • Maintain accurate information in the Hub Database, Outlook, and Hub Management systems.
  • Inspect and handle containers according to company procedures and applicable safety and environmental regulations.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
  • Safely climb on and off forklifts and operate equipment throughout the workday.
  • Move drums weighing up to 800 pounds with a drum dolly and flex bins weighing up to 1,500 pounds with a pallet jack.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned based on business needs.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required;
  • Experience working in a warehouse or industrial environment is preferred;
  • Forklift experience is required;
  • Computer knowledge is a plus.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K Plan

Salary : $22 - $23

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