Forklift & Tugger Operator - Waste & Recycling

ABM Industries; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking a hardworking Forklift/Tugger Operator in Normal, IL. The role involves receiving and processing waste materials, picking from processing lines, and loading trailers while maintaining clean and safe work areas.

Qualified candidates will be certified forklift operators or willing to obtain certification. The position offers an hourly pay range and a comprehensive benefits package, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1 yr of similar work experience
• Lift comfortable 25lbs, 50lbs and 75 with assistance
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and safely
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• No high school diploma, GED or college degree required

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment as needed (i.e. forklift, tugger, compactor, baler, etc.)
• Assist with management of general trash, cardboard recycling, wood pallet waste, manifested and miscellaneous waste.
• Collect yellow and blue bag trash hoppers when full, haul to processing area and empty into proper compactor. Use outside roll-offs to disposes of trash.
• Collect cardboard hoppers when full, haul to processing and load into baler.
• Operate cardboard baler when full and ready to make a bale.
• Assist with tracking inventory and scheduling of pick up.
• Loads cardboard trailer and collect paperwork as needed.
• Pick up pallets, wood waste, and load trailer as needed.
• Assist with tracking inventory.
• Collect and properly handle manifested wastes (i.e. hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, universal waste, used oil, etc.).
• Assist with moving, storing, labeling, and loading waste.
• Assist supervisor with donation items and shipments.
• Ensure recycling loading and processing area is clean and maintained inside and outside, as needed.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and cleanliness of waste storage area.
• Assist with inventory management/logbook.
• Distribute containers in response to departmental requests.
• Other assigned duties or tasks.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma not required

Tools

Forklift

Job description

ABM Industries is seeking a hardworking Forklift/Tugger Operator in Normal, IL. The role involves receiving and processing waste materials, picking from processing lines, and loading trailers while maintaining clean and safe work areas.

Qualified candidates will be certified forklift operators or willing to obtain certification. The position offers an hourly pay range and a comprehensive benefits package, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.