Forklift Operator (Houston, TX)

FCC Environmental Services; Georgia; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

FCC Environmental Services, LLC is seeking a forklift operator to support the day-to-day operations of the MRF team and ensure efficient loading, unloading and material movement.

The role requires 1–2 years of verifiable forklift experience, a valid forklift certification, and strict adherence to OSHA standards. You will work flexible hours, maintain inventory records, and contribute to safe, accurate product handling.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of verifiable forklift experience.
• Valid forklift certification and OSHA compliance.
• Willing to work flexible hours.
• Record-keeping for inventory accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage forklifts to load and unload materials.
• Move materials to storage areas, machines, loading docks, and railcars.
• Maintain equipment, perform daily inspections.
• Keep accurate inventory records and reports.
• Ensure load accuracy and safety standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!
We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

This role will ensure the efficient day-to-day operation of the MRF Operations team. This position is for a forklift driver with at minimum 1 year of experience. Candidate should have experience with operating and managing industrial trucks to load and upload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into railroad cars or storage facilities.

Education:

• High School Diploma

Experience and Competencies:

• 1-2 years of verifiable experience.
• Load, upload, move material using various types of forklifts or other power equipment.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring the exact number and types of product is loaded.
• Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
• Comply with all OSHA standards.
• Verify load accuracy; check the load count, stability, and product damage, report variances as necessary.
• Maintain the facilities equipment and materials in a neat, clean and orderly fashion.
• Compete daily inspection of equipment.
• Pass a forklift driving test conducted on first day to include operation of equipment and inspection.
• A non-expired Forklift Certification.
• Strong work ethic, reliable and job tenure
• Be able to work flexible hours

Personal Characteristics:

• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices. Ensure behavior is consistent with these standards and align with the values of the organization
• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the organization
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques
• Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters. The ability to adapt to changing situations and environments
• Organization: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities
• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations

FCC Environmental Services, LLC operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background. We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best waste management professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

FCC Environmental Services, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity work place employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.