What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift/Tow Motor Operator position at Secure Recycling?
Do you thrive in environments where speed and precision are non-negotiable?
Can you manage workflow independently while maintaining tight control over detail?
Are you motivated by throughput, accuracy, and measurable performance?
If that sounds like you, this role gives you space to move fast, stay accurate, and make a real impact every day.
At Secure Recycling, we don’t slow people down with red tape, we build the systems and environment for skilled operators to move fast, think clearly, and work with purpose. Recognized as one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces, we invest in our people and continuous improvement. If you perform best when given the ability to own your outcomes, apply today.
What You’re Accountable for, Day In and Day Out:
- Forklift operation in a dynamic and time-sensitive operation
- Load, unload, and sort electronic assets using layout and labeling protocols
- Keep materials moving. No downtime, no babysitting, no micromanagement
- Monitor for errors in sort, placement, or volume
- Coordinate with team members to maintain workflow continuity
- Complete real-time adjustments when volume surges or sort logic shifts
- Perform basic forklift inspections and escalate mechanical issues without delay
- Maintain a clean, mapped work zone for seamless handoffs between teams
- Follow SOPs with precision, speed, and accountability
Qualifications:
- 2 years' operating a sit-down propane forklift in a fast-paced setting
- Must be 18 with ability to lift 50 lbs. and stay active throughout the shift
- Proven ability to self-manage workload and adjust priorities in real time
- Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen
Pay & Benefits:
- $19.00–$23.00/hour, based on experience and skillset
- Flexible weekday schedules. No weekends and no mandatory overtime
- Full benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k), life, LTD
- Free daily meals – breakfast and lunch provided
- Company-paid Sam’s Club or Costco membership
- Book club reward: Earn up to $1,200/year
- Work in a clean, organized, state-of-the-art facility in Solon, OH
If you move fast, think precisely, and want your work to matter, this is where you level up. Apply today.