Forklift Operator - Safe Yard & Materials Handler

Sims Limited; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Job summary

Sims Limited is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely move, load, unload, and stage metal materials across the recycling yard. The role emphasizes safety, PPE adherence, and awareness of heavy equipment and pedestrians on site.

Typical duties include equipment inspections, reporting defects, and following site procedures. Candidates should have forklift or material-handling experience and be available for overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift or material-handling experience preferred.
• Industrial, recycling, manufacturing, construction, or warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate equipment and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work overtime or weekends as needed.
• Must successfully complete required forklift training and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to move, load, unload, and stage metal materials.
• Load and unload trucks, containers, bins, and pallets.
• Move materials to designated processing, storage, and staging areas.
• Perform and document required pre-use equipment inspections.
• Report equipment defects, damage, spills, incidents, and unsafe conditions.
• Follow site traffic rules, safety procedures, and equipment operating requirements.
• Maintain awareness of pedestrians, trucks, and heavy equipment.
• Keep work and staging areas clean and organized.
• Wear required PPE and participate in safety training.
• Assist with general yard duties as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Safety procedures

Job description

Sims Limited is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely move, load, unload, and stage metal materials across the recycling yard. The role emphasizes safety, PPE adherence, and awareness of heavy equipment and pedestrians on site.

Typical duties include equipment inspections, reporting defects, and following site procedures. Candidates should have forklift or material-handling experience and be available for overtime as needed.