Forklift Operator

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.; Hamburg (Berks County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Maternity & Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Discounted Stock Program

401K

Employee Awards

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness Incentive

Tuition Assistance

Career Pathways

More

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator to move materials and support production in our facility near Hamburg, PA. The starting rate is $19 per hour with opportunities for advancement; candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and forklift experience, plus basic maintenance skills.

A team-oriented, safety-conscious attitude is essential. Responsibilities include daily pre-operation checks, safe loading/unloading, keeping the warehouse clean and organized, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift experience required.
• Basic operator level maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes daily maintenance checks of the assigned unit before operation to ensure safe operation of the equipment.
• Notifies technician in advance when aware that equipment will need maintenance.
• Operates forklift while in a fast-paced environment and maintains a clean and safe facility.
• Loads and unloads trailers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensures that the warehouse is kept clean, orderly and all materials are properly stored.
• Operates forklifts/pallet jack following all company safety regulations.
• Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Self-directed

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Maintenance basics

Job description

Position Summary

The Forklift Operator operates and manages movement of materials to ensure a clean, organized facility, respects forklift safety criteria and fulfills production needs.

Starting rate $19 per hour with opportunities for advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Completes daily maintenance checks of the assigned unit before operation to ensure safe operation of the equipment and that no repairs are needed.
• Notifies technician in advance when aware that equipment will need maintenance.
• Operates forklift while in a fast-paced environment and maintains a clean and safe facility.
• Loads and unloads trailers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensures that the warehouse is kept clean , orderly and all materials are properly stored.
• Operates forklifts/pallet jack following all company safety regulations.
• Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core value s.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, forklift experience and basic operator level maintenance experience, be legally eligible to work in the US , and be 18 years of age or older. It is required to have a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment.

Excellent listening, communication and problem solving skills, a dedication to safety, proven commitment to work and a self-directed attitude are expected.

Attributes

P atient , team-oriented individual who is dependable, has the ability to multitask, is able to communicate well, focused on delivering excellent customer service, and is open to personal and professional training and development.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discounted Stock Program
• 401K
• Employee Awards
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Wellness Incentive
• Tuition Assistance
• Career Pathways
• More