Forklift Operator

Radius Recycling, Inc.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Radius Recycling, Inc. is seeking a motivated worker to support production and recycling operations. You will stage and move vehicles, operate a loader and forklift, and help maintain a safe, environmentally compliant work area.

The role requires the ability to read and follow instructions, perform daily loader inspections, and handle multiple tasks with minimal supervision. Flex shifts and safety training are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Must attend retraining classes annually that meet company standards and expectations.
• Must successfully complete the Chemical Hazards Training program.
• Able to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Able to handle multiple competing tasks and priorities.
• Perform quality work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• To work flexible shifts and schedules.
• Use proper safety equipment and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Move and stage vehicles to and from staging areas to maintain flow.
• Transport vehicles to and from the drain shop and keep areas clean.
• Perform daily inspections on loader and operate forklift safely.
• Assist in maintaining an environmentally safe production/store area.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Safety-conscious

Forklift operation

Reading/writing

Teamwork

Tools

Loader operation

Safety procedures

Chemical Hazards Training

Job description

Essential Functions:

• Ability to multi task keeping job production flowing throughout the store and production area at all times.
• Insure work area is a safe environment at all times.
• Ability to carry out verbal / written material tasks under minimum supervision.
• Perform daily inspections on loader.
• Staging vehicles, which includes, transporting the vehicles to and from the staging area.
• Transport vehicles to and from the drain shop.
• Check fluids twice daily to ensure proper operation.
• Use forklift or skit steer while observing all safety regulations.
• Assists in a complete safe production/store environment for employees and customers.
• Ensures an environmentally safe environment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Marginal Functions:

• Knowledge and experience in the Auto Dismantling Industry.
• Prior experience in operating a Loader or similar equipment A +.

Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions:

• Sitting, walking, bending, stretching are required regularly to perform job function, production, and environmental/safety responsibility functions.
• Able to sit for 6-8 hours per day in two hour intervals.
• Manual dexterity to handle tools and the ability to move 50 pounds are regularly required to perform routine functions.
• Vision must be sufficient to perform job functions as described above.
• Good eye hand coordination and good motor skills.

Job Conditions:

• Exposure on a regular basis to outdoor weather conditions.
• Periodic exposure to minimal chemical hazards.

Qualifications:

• Must attend retraining classes annually that meet company standards and expectations.
• Must successfully complete the Chemical Hazards Training program.
• Able to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Able to handle multiple competing tasks and priorities.
• Perform quality work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• To work flexible shifts and schedules.
• Use proper safety equipment and safety procedures.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age or older and all Canada applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

Radius Recycling participates in e-verify for all U.S. new hires.

An offer of U.S. employment by Radius Recycling or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.

All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non-union employees.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Radius Recycling does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law.