Certified Forklift Operator – Warehouse Loader & Recycler

ABM industries; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM is seeking a hard‑working Forklift Driver to support waste processing, recycling, and material handling at our Illinois facility. Responsibilities include operating forklifts and balers, loading trailers, and ensuring safe, compliant operations.

The role offers a path to contribute to efficient, sustainable waste management with a strong safety focus. ABM provides a comprehensive benefits package and a welcoming environment for candidates with varying levels of experience.

Qualifications

• 1 yr of similar work experience
• Lift 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

• 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.
• 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 procedures

Quality services

Team player

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

ABM is seeking a hard‑working Forklift Driver to support waste processing, recycling, and material handling at our Illinois facility. Responsibilities include operating forklifts and balers, loading trailers, and ensuring safe, compliant operations.

The role offers a path to contribute to efficient, sustainable waste management with a strong safety focus. ABM provides a comprehensive benefits package and a welcoming environment for candidates with varying levels of experience.