Forklift Operator

ABM Industries; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking a Forklift Driver to handle forklift operations, waste management, and order fulfillment within our facility. The role requires safety compliance and ability to work with a team or independently in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should be able to lift up to 75 lbs with assistance, have basic organizational skills, and be committed to operating equipment safely. ABM encourages veterans and candidates with military experience to apply.

Qualifications

• 1 year of similar work experience.
• Able to lift 25–75 lbs with assistance.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and related equipment as needed.
• Assist with general trash, cardboard recycling, wood pallet waste, and other waste streams.
• Collect trash hoppers when full and load into processing areas; use roll-offs as needed.
• Load and bale cardboard; track inventory and schedule pickups.
• Assist with loading trailers and paperwork as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and safe conditions in waste storage areas.

Skills

1 year of similar work experience

Lift 25-75 lbs with assistance

Good organizational and time‑管理 skills

Great interpersonal and communication

Proven ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

ABM is looking for a hardworking Forklift Driver. Forklift Drivers are responsible for performing an array of duties such as, receiving and processing incoming waste materials, picking and filling orders from processing line, loading trailers, organizing, cutting and baling cardboard and trash.

Pay: $18.00

The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members (https://wpe-media.abm.com/wp-content/uploads/AnnualBenefitFlyers/Recruiting%20Flyer%20-%20Frontline.pdf)

A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education. ABM is a military and veteran friendly employer, veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply. Military Occupational Specialty Code: 88M, 91X, LS, SK, 3531, 3052, 2T1X1

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.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment as needed (i.e. forklift, tugger, compactor, baller, 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 carboard 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

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Forklift Operation Certification is a plus/training will be provided

REQNUMBER: 161670

ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.