Material Handler & Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Wastequip WRX; Tyler, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 Medical Plan Options

Rx Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

2 Dental Plan Options

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(K) Retirement Plan with Company, 0

Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Education Assistance (Tuition Reimb.)

Job summary

Wastequip is seeking a Material Handler/ forklift operator for its Tyler, TX manufacturing operation on the first shift (6:00 AM – 3:30 PM). The role involves moving raw materials, parts and finished goods with a forklift and supporting multiple departments to keep production flowing.

You will receive and stock materials, supply production, transfer finished goods, perform safety checks, maintain a clean 5S workplace, and wear required PPE.

Qualifications

• 1+ years prior experience operating a forklift in a production environment.
• Ability to be forklift certified.
• Attention to detail and care.
• Ability to maintain records and perform basic mathematical operations.
• Ability to follow instructions under limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify and stock incoming raw materials
• Supplying production with materials and parts as required to meet production demands
• Transfer finished goods to holding and/or loading areas
• Perform safety inspections and simple routine maintenance to ensure tools remain safe and fully operational
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear required PPE at all times
• Ensure that workplace is maintained in compliance with 5S standards

Skills

Forklift operation

Forklift certification

Attention to detail

Basic math

Follow instructions

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Wastequip is seeking a Material Handler/ forklift operator for its Tyler, TX manufacturing operation on the first shift (6:00 AM – 3:30 PM). The role involves moving raw materials, parts and finished goods with a forklift and supporting multiple departments to keep production flowing.

You will receive and stock materials, supply production, transfer finished goods, perform safety checks, maintain a clean 5S workplace, and wear required PPE.