Recycling food and green waste into renewable energy and organic fertilizer.
Generate Upcycle is a global leader in circular waste management, and the largest owner and operator of food waste-based organics recycling facilities in North America. By partnering with municipalities, businesses, and farms, we reduce the cost and carbon footprint of organic waste by producing renewable electricity, renewable natural gas, fertilizers, and soil amendments that reduce the need for fossil fuel-based chemical fertilizers.
The Forklift Operator/Plan Associate drives powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials, moving them between deliveries, storage areas, machines, loading docks, railroad cars, trucks, and storage facilities. The role involves handling a variety of loads, including bales, gaylord boxes, pallets and crated items, and ensuring inventory control and load security.
The job requires frequent standing, walking, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling and occasional sitting. Employees regularly lift up to 25 lb, frequently up to 50 lb and occasionally up to 100 lb, and must have the vision to see close, at distance, peripherally, and with depth perception.
The position is full‑time, Monday‑Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with a pay rate of $20.00 hourly. Employees may be required to perform additional job‑related assignments as requested by management.