Job Description

The Forklift Operator - MRF is responsible for the safe operation of the forklift at a recycling facility or MRF. For the purpose of stacking baled material, loading of trailers, and emptying full containers throughout the facility in an efficient and safe manner.

• 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 

• Reports to shift supervisor for daily work assignments. 

• Responsible for loading of trailers with baled material safely and efficiently. 

• Responsible for organizing baled material in the warehouse. 

• Coordinates with supervisor to empty full containers of recycled materials and trash bins throughout the day in and around the facility. 

• Continuously monitor the condition of the equipment to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time; 

• Follow all required safety policies and procedures. 

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED. 

• Minimum of 1 year of prior related experience in forklift operation. 

• Minimum 1 year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.

• Must be forklift certified. 

• 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. 

• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner. 

• 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. 

• Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual English / Spanish

Physical/Environmental Demands:

Physical:

• Standing, walking, sitting, seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously.

• Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, concentration, & interpersonal abilities continuously.

• Bending, reaching, stretching, foot (pedaling) and lifting ≤ 50 Lbs. frequently

• Eye/hand coordination, handling, & wrist motion continuously.

Environmental:

• Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, grease, oil, chemicals, wet/hot conditions, & noise continuously

• Works outside & inside

Hours: Monday-Friday 2:30pm - 11:00pm w/ rotating Saturday

Salary $20.64 - $21.84 per hour

Benefits:

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Career plan
• Recognition programs
• Professional development learning
• An exceptional work environment

Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran