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Forklift Operator

Clean Harbors
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/31/2026
Forklift Operator/Material Handler for our Phoenix, AZ facility is responsible for safely moving and positioning containers of hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials using a forklift. This position supports the flow of materials between hubs, plants, and outbound destinations while ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental regulations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and committed to maintaining a clean and safe work environment that sup

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Hours: “Shift: Day shift (10:00 AM – 8:30 PM), subject to change to 2nd or night shift depending on operational needs.”

Summary

Why work for Clean Harbors?

  • Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • 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 growth and development for all the stages of your career

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times
  • Load and unload route trucks.
  • Prepare waste loads for shipment to Recycle Center/Distribution Center
  • Manage inventory order and receiving process.
  • General housekeeping and keeping a clean work area.
  • Ensure waste is stored in safe and proper manner.

Qualifications

What does it take to work at Clean Harbors?

  • High School diploma or equivalent required;
  • Must be 18 years or older;
  • 1 Years of related experience;
  • Fork lift experience preferred (Not Required);
  • Ability to use computer;
  • Ability to lift 50 or more pounds;

Clean Harbors, a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world-class environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest re-refinery capacity in North America allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons each year.

Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint. PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE. MAKE GREEN WORK.™

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 and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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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