Materials Handler: Forklift & Recycling Operations

Waste Management; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Stock purchase plan

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Job summary

Waste Management is seeking a Material Handler for our Mount Vernon, IL facility. The role involves moving recyclable material through the plant, grading materials, and determining sale destinations.

You will operate equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks to move goods, load and strap items for transport, and perform administrative data entry related to part numbers, quantities, and locations. The position emphasizes safety and accuracy, with tasks including tagging, labeling, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D required.
• 0–4 years of prior experience acceptable in addition to education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Move materials through the facility using material handling equipment.
• Load materials into vehicles and secure with straps or padding.
• Use computer to dispense and receive information (part numbers, quantities, locations, comments).
• Transport materials from storage or work sites to designated areas.
• Attach tags/labels to materials or mark information on containers.
• Complete paperwork documenting work performed.

Skills

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hoist

Crane

Job description

Waste Management is seeking a Material Handler for our Mount Vernon, IL facility. The role involves moving recyclable material through the plant, grading materials, and determining sale destinations.

You will operate equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks to move goods, load and strap items for transport, and perform administrative data entry related to part numbers, quantities, and locations. The position emphasizes safety and accuracy, with tasks including tagging, labeling, and