Metal Recycling Forklift Driver

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

401K

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Express Employment of West Seneca in Lancaster is partnering with a local recycling facility to hire a Metal Recycling Forklift Driver on 1st shift.

You will operate forklifts, load/unload, sort scrap metal, perform safety checks and follow OSHA guidelines, in an outdoor yard.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs; benefits include health insurance, 401K, paid holidays, and PTO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Experience in recycling, warehouse, or heavy equipment operation preferred.
• Outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Safety-focused with attention to detail.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical labor.
• Basic understanding of scrap metal types a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to transport scrap metal, bins, and materials around the yard or facility.
• Load and unload trucks, trailers, and containers with recyclable metals.
• Sort and organize different types of scrap metal (ferrous and non-ferrous).
• Inspect incoming materials and report contamination or hazardous items.
• Stack, store, and manage inventory in designated areas.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance checks.
• Follow all safety procedures and OSHA guidelines.
• Assist with general yard duties such as cleanup and material handling.
• Communicate with scale operators, supervisors, and truck drivers.

Skills

Forklift operation

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Metal Recycling Forklift Driver

• 1st Shift
• $17.50/hr
• Lancaster

Express Employment of West Seneca has partnered with a great company in the Lancaster area to fill an immediate need for a full-timeMetal Recycling Forklift Driver.

Job Summary:

The Metal Recycling Forklift Driver is responsible for safely operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment to move, load, and organize scrap metal within a recycling facility. This role supports efficient processing, storage, and shipment of recyclable materials while maintaining safety and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate forklifts to transport scrap metal, bins, and materials around the yard or facility
• Load and unload trucks, trailers, and containers with recyclable metals
• Sort and organize different types of scrap metal (ferrous and non-ferrous)
• Inspect incoming materials and report contamination or hazardous items
• Stack, store, and manage inventory in designated areas
• Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance checks
• Follow all safety procedures and OSHA guidelines
• Assist with general yard duties such as cleanup and material handling
• Communicate with scale operators, supervisors, and truck drivers

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED (preferred)
• Valid forklift certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Previous experience in recycling, warehouse, or heavy equipment operation preferred
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Strong attention to safety and detail
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical labor
• Basic understanding of scrap metal types is a plus

Work Environment:

• Outdoor industrial recycling yard
• Exposure to dust, noise, heavy machinery, and weather conditions
• Requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, helmet, and steel-toe boots

The company offers its employees great benefits, such as:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Holidays
• PTO