Forklift Operator

Title: Forklift Operator

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Site supervisor

Pay: $ 19 -$ 24 /hr.

About the Company:

GreenWaste has been an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion for 40 years and is on a growth trajectory after private equity investment in 2021. Our business was founded on principles of environmental sustainability, and innovation is a cornerstone of our ongoing operations and growth strategy. GreenWaste specializes in all aspects of material collection, processing, and sales, tailoring our service offerings to the unique needs of our customers and communities, and helping to shape the evolution of the solid waste and recycling industry. We work directly with 20+ municipalities and 50+ jurisdictions, operate highly regulated facilities in 10+ locations, and have 1,000+ employees.

We are seeking an experienced, successful, and engaged Forklift Operator to join our team. This position is expected to work out of our site located at 2435 East Weber Avenue, Stockton, CA 95205 and limited job-related travel may be required.

Position Summary:

GreenWaste is seeking to fill the position of Forklift Operator to provide support to one or more facilities. This role’s primary responsibilities include loading and unloading warehouse material, optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency, and identifying damages to vehicles.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures to ensure safety.
• Loading clients shipping containers with commodities for export.
• Perform quality control on outbound materials to company and client standards.
• Optimizing outgoing loads to ensure buyer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
• Adhering to company production schedules and shipping timelines.
• Transporting baled commodities to the proper storage locations onsite
• Securely placing loads on the forks of the machine before transportation.
• Stacking baled commodities in the storage areas safely and to company protocols.
• Works with the Logistics Supervisor to help manage the inventory of commodities.
• Communicate with coworkers using radios, meetings, and hand signals.
• Helps the bale dressing team move and clean materials as needed.
• Picking, wrapping, and loading orders for shipment.
• Inspecting and scheduling vehicles for maintenance and repairs.
• Identifying workplace safety hazards.
• Other tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read and understand packaging, shipping documents, and safety guidelines.
• Must be able to work well with other employees in a team environment and communicate to ensure safety.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics calculations.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination, peripheral vision, and ability with spatial relations.
• Efficient individual with excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of basic tools and vehicle maintenance a plus.

Qualifications:

• Valid fork-lift operation certificate.
• Good physical condition.
• Mathematical aptitude.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication.

Language Skill:

• Proficiency in English and/or Spanish

Physical Demands:

• Ability to physically push, pull and lift objects up to 50 lbs.
• Constant bending and twisting
• Frequent standing, walking and semi-frequent sitting
• Constant climbing in and out of a forklift

Work Environment:

The typical work week is Monday through Friday. Weekend work will be necessary at times. The employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Ability to work in setting with frequent changes in equipment, start/end time, service city/town and routes based on the operational needs for the day and or week.

Compensation and Benefits:

Financial compensation will be commensurate with applicable experience. GreenWaste offers a competitive benefits package, including paid time off, holiday pay, 401K benefits, FSA, and full employee coverage for medical, dental and vision insurance.

GreenWaste provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

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GreenWaste Core Values

Integrity

Do what’s right for each other and our communities.

Teamwork

Work together to help our communities thrive.

Creativity

Experiment and try something new, big or small.

Innovation

Champion ideas that drive sustainability every day.