Certified Forklift Operator — Training & Growth

Union Depot; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM is seeking a hardworking Forklift Driver to support waste processing operations, including receiving and processing incoming materials, loading trailers, and assisting with cardboard baling and recycling activities.

The role requires a certified forklift operator, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Prior experience is preferred, with training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• 1 yr of similar work experience.
• Lift comfortable 25lbs, 50lbs and 75 with assistance.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and safely.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work in a safe manner and follow all safety procedures and protocols.
• Certified forklift operator a must.
• Ensure that quality services are performed as contracted.
• Assist manager with control of supplies and equipment necessary to meet customer needs.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Attend ABM training workshops when scheduled.
• Compliant with company policies and procedures and all federal, state, and local government regulations.
• Follow direction from ABM supervisor and management.
• Operate equipment as needed (i.e. forklift, tugger, compactor, baler, etc.)
• Assist with management of general trash, cardboard recycling, wood pallet waste, manifested and miscellaneous waste.
• Collect yellow and blue bag trash hoppers when full, haul to processing area and empty into proper compactor. Use outside roll-offs to disposes of trash.
• Collect cardboard hoppers when full, haul to processing and load into baler.
• Operate cardboard baler when full and ready to make a bale. Assist with tracking inventory and scheduling of pick up. Load cardboard trailer and collect paperwork as needed.
• Pick up pallets, wood waste, and load trailer as needed. Assist with tracking inventory.
• Collect and properly handle manifested wastes (i.e. hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, universal waste, used oil, etc.), Assist with moving, storing, labeling, and loading waste.
• Assist supervisor with donation items and shipments.
• Ensure recycling loading and processing area is clean and maintained inside and outside, as needed.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and cleanliness of waste storage area.
• Assist with inventory management/logbook.
• Distribute containers in response to departmental requests.
• Other assigned duties or tasks

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety

Time management

Communication

Job description

ABM is seeking a hardworking Forklift Driver to support waste processing operations, including receiving and processing incoming materials, loading trailers, and assisting with cardboard baling and recycling activities.

The role requires a certified forklift operator, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Prior experience is preferred, with training provided as needed.