Facilities Assistant 1st Shift

Fresh Express; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Express in Columbia, SC is seeking a Facilities Assistant to maintain safe, efficient recycling operations at the plant. The role includes operating a sit-down forklift and supporting loading/unloading of trailers and pallet repairs.

The position requires a high school diploma, knowledge of warehouse operations, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly. Candidates must be flexible to work various shifts, weekends, and some holidays in a cold, wet environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations.
• Organizational, multi-tasking and time-management skills.
• Oral/written communications.
• Operate sit-down forklift (preferred).
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly.
• Willing to work any shift, weekends, and some holidays.
• Able to work in a very cold (36 °F) and wet environment.
• Flexibility to work all shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Foster a safety culture that creates a work environment where no one gets hurt
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices
• Assists in developing solutions to specific problems through continual process improvements
• Strong teamwork attitude and communication skills
• Facilitate cross department requirements and support
• Facilitate all recycling operations including loading/unloading trailers
• Sort and segregate recyclable items from trash
• Operate a compactor, bailer, and forklifts
• Perform wooden pallet repairs as need
• Maintain recycling work centers and outside of the facility
• Train teammates and new members to the recycling team
• Complete additional tasks/duties as needed or directed

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma

Job description

The Facilities Assistant position will maintain safe and efficient operations of all recycling functions at the plant. This position requires to operate a sit-down forklift to complete recycling operations.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Foster a safety culture that creates a work environment where no one gets hurt


• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices


• Assists in developing solutions to specific problems through continual process improvements


• Strong teamwork attitude and communication skills


• Facilitate cross department requirements and support


• Facilitate all recycling operations including loading/unloading trailers


• Sort and segregate recyclable items from trash


• Operate a compactor, bailer, and forklifts


• Perform wooden pallet repairs as need


• Maintain recycling work centers and outside of the facility


• Train teammates and new members to the recycling team


• Complete additional tasks/duties as needed or directed

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent


• Knowledge of warehouse operations


• Organizational, multi-tasking and time-management skills


• Oral/written communications


• Operate sit-down forklift (preferred)


• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly


• Willing to work any shift, weekends, and some holidays


• Able to work in a very cold (36 °F) and wet environment


• Flexibility to work all shifts as needed

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.