Forklift-Certified Warehouse Operator

WM (Waste Management); Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with match

Stock purchase plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Dependent day care

Job summary

WM (Waste Management) in Morrisville, NC is seeking an experienced forklift operator to support warehousing operations. The role involves operating baler, loader, forklift, and other equipment to transport materials, while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have forklift certification, at least 6 months of experience, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 6 months of previous work experience.
• Forklift Certified.
• 1 year of previous work experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Operates one or two pieces of equipment including baler, front-end loader, bobcat, candensifier or forklift to transport or bind paper or other loose materials to facilitate handling.
• Sorts and grades material.
• Fills and operates candensifier.
• Records materials or items received or distributed and mark materials with identifying information.
• Maintains inventory records.
• Compiles worksheets or tickets from customer specifications.
• Insures material is being fed properly onto conveyor.
• Coordinates flow of material.
• Starts baler up on time, reads monitor, and responds to alarms to ensure proper operation.
• Monitors and documents downtime.
• Insures safety around working areas.
• Checks quality of material before baled or shipped.
• Coordinates with MRF Manager to see what material needs to be baled or shipped.
• Performs routine maintenance and daily inspection on equipment.
• Keeps supply of wire on hand for baler.
• Operates loader, forklift, bobcat, or other equipment to move material to designated area.
• Keeps surrounding work areas clean.
• Unloads, tags, and stacks material in proper rows by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Loads or unloads materials into or out of trailers and railcars.
• Moves material from baler.
• Dumps containers, bins, and gaylords of materials.
• Reads loading, unloading sheets and bills of ladings.
• Completes necessary load and unload tally sheets.
• Inspects and grades wastepaper that is received at plant.
• Ensures vehicle condition reports are filled out properly as required by corporate guidelines.
• Complies with all safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Forklift experience

Warehouse experience

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

WM (Waste Management) in Morrisville, NC is seeking an experienced forklift operator to support warehousing operations. The role involves operating baler, loader, forklift, and other equipment to transport materials, while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have forklift certification, at least 6 months of experience, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.