Waste Connections

Forklift Operator

Waste Connections  •  $54k - $58k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Pioneer Recycling Services, a Waste Connections company, is looking to hire a highly motivated & safety driven Forklift Operator.

Pay range is $27-$29/HR DOE

Schedule is Monday - Friday

Shift is 12:30 PM to 9:00 PM with some overtime as needed.

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Qualified candidates must have Forklift operating experience.

  • REQUIRES ability to efficiently & safely operate Forklift.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Operate forklift or other equipment as needed.

  • Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.

  • Completes daily reports on pre and post trip inspections of equipment.

  • Yard and facility maintenance including debris and clean up.

  • Spotting Trucks.

  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

  • Specific duties can change on the daily basis as operation needs change.

  • Working outside in all weather conditions.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

  • Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.

  • Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, such as moving mechanical parts which require following basic safety precautions.

  • Ability to perform a physically demanding job at times with no helpers.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to adhere to company policies and rules that are set forth promotes the company’s safety standards; work with a sense of honesty, integrity and trustworthiness.

  • Ability to adhere to work schedule and follow through on challenges as they arise

  • Minimum 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

  • Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.


MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Basic knowledge of computer skills.

  • Pre-employment requirements for this safety sensitive position include drug panel screening & criminal background check.

​To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com.

Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

Waste Connections

About Waste Connections

Pick your destination. We’ll help you get there. That’s how we’ve been growing our local teams and our national recognition for more than 20 years. Our culture is rooted in the idea that our leaders are here to serve our employees. That means wherever you’re headed on your journey – to a new role, to a better lifestyle, or simply to those moments on the job that stick with you – rest assured, we’ll be traveling along with you.

We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Spring, Texas
Year Founded
1997
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