Forklift Operator - Compost

Silver Creek Materials; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Ambulatory insurance

Voluntary critical illness insurance

Voluntary accident insurance

Voluntary hospitalization insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Uniforms provided

Boot stipend

Gun range access

11-acre family lake access

Job summary

Silver Creek Materials is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely move, load, unload, and organize materials in our outdoor aggregate, compost, mulch, and recycling operation. The role emphasizes adherence to safety regulations, inventory accuracy, and efficient yard movement.

The position operates primarily outdoors with exposure to dust, noise, and weather, requiring PPE at all times. Certification or willingness to obtain certification is required, with potential for growth in a family-owned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Previous forklift or heavy equipment operating experience preferred.
• Experience in outdoor industrial, construction, landscaping, recycling, or aggregate environments is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Unload trucks with compost, soil blends, and other materials.
• Transport materials throughout the yard, warehouse, and production areas.
• Organize and maintain inventory in designated storage locations.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or repair needs.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and environmental guidelines.
• Assist with inventory counts and maintain accurate records of material movement.
• Keep work areas clean, orderly, and free of safety hazards.
• Support yard personnel as needed to meet operational goals.
• Provide excellent service to customers, vendors, and truck drivers on-site.

Skills

Forklift certification

Heavy equipment operation

Outdoor industrial familiarity

Independent work

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About the role:

A Forklift Operator is responsible for safely operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment to move, load, unload, stack, and organize materials within our aggregate, compost, mulch, and recycling facility. The role requires adherence to safety regulations, accurate inventory handling, and efficient movement of goods, assisting with yard operations to ensure efficient production and customer service. This position operates primarily in an outdoor materials processing and recycling facility. Employees may be exposed to dust, noise, heavy equipment traffic, and changing weather conditions. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times.

What you'll do:

• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Unload trucks with compost, soil blends, and other materials.
• Transport materials throughout the yard, warehouse, and production areas.
• Organize and maintain inventory in designated storage locations.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or repair needs.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and environmental guidelines.
• Assist with inventory counts and maintain accurate records of material movement.
• Keep work areas clean, orderly, and free of safety hazards.
• Support yard personnel as needed to meet operational goals.
• Provide excellent service to customers, vendors, and truck drivers on-site.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Previous forklift or heavy equipment operating experience preferred.
• Experience working in outdoor industrial, construction, landscaping, recycling, or aggregate environments is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.

Benefits:

Silver Creek Materials is family owned and operated and offers about-average industry pay. Eligible employees can elect medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, ambulatory insurance, voluntary critical illness, voluntary accident, and voluntary hospitalization insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Employees also enjoy paid company observed holidays and generous paid time off. Field employees can elect uniforms and will also receive a boot stipend starting on their first anniversary. Additionally, employees can enjoy the use of company facilities, such as a gun range and 11-acre family lake.