Recycling and Forklift Operator

Imprimis Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

IGLogistix, a division of Imprimis Group, is hiring skilled Recycling and Forklift Operators to support a recycling and material recovery operation near DFW Airport. This full-time role requires sit-down electric forklift experience and the ability to work around balers and warehouse equipment.

You will inspect, sort, bale, and move recyclable materials inside the facility, with shifts from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM or 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday to Friday with possible weekend/holiday work.

Qualifications

• Previous sit-down electric forklift experience.
• Ability to demonstrate safe forklift operation.
• Experience in warehouse, recycling, manufacturing, distribution, or material handling.
• Ability to work around balers and industrial recycling equipment.
• Ability to distinguish and properly separate different recycling streams.
• Ability to follow verbal and written safety instructions.
• Ability to pass all required employment background screenings.
• Ability to complete TSA and DFW Airport badging requirements when applicable.
• Ability to work assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays when scheduled.
• Reliable transportation to the assigned work location.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a sit-down electric forklift.
• Receive and move recyclable materials throughout the facility.
• Inspect recycling loads and remove contamination or incorrectly sorted material.
• Sort recyclable materials into designated categories.
• Load recyclable materials into balers and other processing equipment.
• Remove completed bales from equipment.
• Stage and load completed bales for transportation.
• Move pallets, containers, bags, and recycling materials within the warehouse.
• Process materials that may include: aluminum and metal cans; hard plastics and plastic bottles; soft plastics and stretch wrap; paper products; cardboard; pallets.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow lockout/tagout, equipment, warehouse, airport, and site safety procedures.
• Report damaged equipment, contamination, spills, and safety concerns.
• Complete production, inventory, inspection, and material tracking documentation.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Background screenings

TSA/airport badge readiness

Reliability/attendance

Job description

Recycling and Forklift Operator

IGLogistix, a division of Imprimis Group, is hiring Skilled Recycling and Forklift Operators to support a recycling and material recovery operation near DFW Airport. This position works inside a recycling distribution facility and is responsible for inspecting, sorting, processing, baling, and moving recyclable materials.

The ideal candidate has sit-down electric forklift experience and is comfortable working around balers, pallets, recycling equipment, and warehouse operations.

Position Details:

• Pay: $21.00 to 23.00 per hour

Anticipated shifts:

• 6:00 AM–2:00 PM
• 2:00 PM–10:00 PM
• Full-time schedule.
• Seven-day operation, 5-day work week.
• Most schedules are expected to fall Monday through Friday.
• Weekend and holiday availability may be required.

Responsibilities:

• Safely operate a sit-down electric forklift.


• Receive and move recyclable materials throughout the facility.


• Inspect recycling loads and remove contamination or incorrectly sorted material.


• Sort recyclable materials into designated categories.


• Load recyclable materials into balers and other processing equipment.


• Remove completed bales from equipment.


• Stage and load completed bales for transportation.


• Move pallets, containers, bags, and recycling materials within the warehouse.


• Process materials that may include:


• Aluminum and metal cans


• Hard plastics and plastic bottles


• Soft plastics and stretch wrap


• Paper products


• Cardboard


• Pallets


• Conduct daily equipment inspections.


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.


• Follow lockout/tagout, equipment, warehouse, airport, and site safety procedures.


• Report damaged equipment, contamination, spills, and safety concerns.


• Complete production, inventory, inspection, and material tracking documentation.


• Wear all required personal protective equipment.

Requirements:

• Previous sit-down electric forklift experience.


• Ability to demonstrate safe forklift operation.


• Previous warehouse, recycling, manufacturing, distribution, or material handling experience.


• Ability to work around balers and industrial recycling equipment.


• Ability to distinguish and properly separate different recycling streams.


• Ability to follow verbal and written safety instructions.


• Ability to pass all required employment background screenings.


• Ability to complete TSA and DFW Airport badging requirements when applicable.


• Ability to work assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays when scheduled.


• Reliable transportation to the assigned work location.


• Strong attendance and dependability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current forklift certification.


• Previous baler operation experience.


• Experience working in a recycling, waste management, warehouse, or material recovery facility.


• Experience preparing and staging palletized or baled materials for shipment.


• Familiarity with contamination control and recycling quality standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for most of the shift.


• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements.


• Ability to lift and move materials as required by the operation.


• Ability to work around noise, dust, odors, machinery, and changing temperatures.


• Ability to work indoors and outdoors as needed.


• Ability to wear required safety equipment.

Additional Information:

This position may require access to secure airport property. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required screenings, credentialing, equipment verification, and training.

IGLogistix is an equal opportunity employer.