Forklift Operator (2:30pm-12am)

Republic Services

The Role

Overview

Operate forklift safely to load/unload trailers, stack material, and manage warehouse flow.

Key Responsibilities

  • container emptying
  • equipment inspection
  • trailer loading
  • warehouse organization
  • safety compliance
  • equipment monitoring

Tasks

-Coordinates with supervisor to empty full containers and trash bins throughout the day in and around the facility. -Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors are clean, and equipment is in proper operating condition. -Responsible for loading of trailers safely and efficiently. -Responsible for organizing material in the warehouse. -Follow all required safety policies and procedures. -Continuously monitor the condition of the equipment to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time.

Requirements

  • customer service
  • osha experience
  • forklift certification
  • forklift experience
  • time management
  • safety compliance

What You Bring

-Good customer services skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness. -Minimum 1 year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA. -Good follow through ability; ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise. -Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks. -Minimum of 1 year of prior related experience in forklift operation. -Must complete and pass OSHA's requirements for forklift certification (powered industrial truck) training as set forth in 29 CFR 1910.178. -Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.

Benefits

-Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. -Short- and long-term disability. -Great Place to Work -Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). -401(k) plan with a generous company match. -Employee discount programs. -Health care and dependent care spending accounts. -Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. -Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).

The Company

About Republic Services

-It operates collection, transfer, recycling centers, landfills and energy‑from‑waste facilities across the U.S. -Typical projects include curbside residential pickup, commercial/industrial waste hauling, recycling operations and landfill gas‑to‑energy plants. -Specialisms span residential and commercial collection, industrial waste services, recycling processing, hazardous waste treatment, and renewable energy generation.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

Manufacturing

Retail

Special Waste

Hazardous Waste

Recycling

Solid Waste

Environmental Solutions

Field Services

Emergency Response

Exploration and Production Services