Skilled Forklift Operator

Imprimis Group; Euless (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

IGLogistix, a division of Imprimis Group, is hiring Skilled 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.

Qualifications

• Previous sit-down electric forklift experience.
• Ability to demonstrate safe forklift operation.
• Previous warehouse, recycling, manufacturing, distribution, or material handling experience.

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/cans, plastics, paper, cardboard, pallets.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow safety procedures and report safety concerns.
• Complete production, inventory, inspection, and material tracking documentation.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety-conscious

Warehouse experience

Background screenings

Job description

IGLogistix, a division of Imprimis Group, is hiring Skilled 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 - $23.00 per hour.

• Anticipated shifts:

  • 6:00 AM–2:00 PM.
  • 2:00 PM–10:00 PM.
• Full-time schedule.
• Seven-day operation.
• Most schedules are expected to fall on 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.