Material Handler (4296)

Lakeshore Global Energy FM; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeshore Global Energy FM is seeking a Waste Handler for the Recycle Center in Chattanooga, TN. The role focuses on safe handling, sorting, staging, and transferring waste and recyclables, operating material-handling equipment, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace per 5S standards.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, forklift experience, ability to lift up to 60 pounds, and strong teamwork and customer-service mindset; background checks will be conducted.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid identification to access customer site.
• Prior forklift operating experience.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and customer-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures.
• Stack and stage materials in the Recycle Center.
• Ensure waste drums and containers are correctly tagged.
• Load trailers with materials for shipment.
• Empty waste drums into appropriate containers.
• Transfer material to the Recycle Center during peak periods.
• Report safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Perform 5S activities to maintain a clean, organized center.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Tennessee FM - Chattanooga, TN, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Position Summary

The Waste Handler - Recycle Center is responsible for safely handling, sorting, staging, compacting, and transferring waste and recyclable materials within the Recycle Center. The position operates material-handling equipment, ensures containers are properly tagged, loads materials for shipment, and maintains the work area in accordance with 5S expectations. The role requires attention to detail, safe work practices, communication, teamwork, and a strong customer-service mindset.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Strictly adhere to LGC Global FM health and safety policies and procedures.
• Stack and stage materials in the appropriate locations within the Recycle Center.
• Ensure waste drums and containers are correctly tagged.
• Load trailers with the correct materials for shipment.
• Empty waste drums into the appropriate roll-off containers.
• Empty gondolas into the appropriate compactor or roll-off container.
• Notify the supervisor when trailer switch-out is required.
• Compact material in scrap-metal and general-waste roll-off containers as needed.
• Transfer material from the waste pad to the Recycle Center during peak operating periods as needed.
• Promptly report safety concerns and equipment issues to the supervisor.
• Perform 5S activities to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient Recycle Center.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications: Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid identification sufficient to maintain access to the customer site.
• Prior forklift operating experience.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail, interpersonal skills, communication skills, and customer-service orientation.

Physical / Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand, kneel, bend, and reach to areas within approximately six (6) inches of the ground.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Must be able to meet required background screening, drug screening, and physical examination requirements.

General Expectations

Employees are expected to maintain professional conduct, follow all LGC Global FM and customer-site policies, use required personal protective equipment, immediately report unsafe conditions or incidents, protect company and customer assets, and perform assigned work safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established standards. This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Responsibilities may be modified or additional duties assigned based on operational and contractual requirements.