Waste Area Worker

AppleOne; Sparks (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a dependable Waste Area Worker for a contract position in Sparks, GA. The role emphasizes forklift operation, safety, and supporting daily plant operations in a high-noise environment.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and 1–2 years of related experience. The position offers a steady weekday schedule with a standard shift from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM and a possible 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:00 PM) for several months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of related work experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.
• Must pass a background check, medical evaluation, and drug screening.
• Comfortable working in a high-noise industrial environment.
• Able to lift, move, and carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and move materials safely within a manufacturing facility.
• Move pallets, totes, drums, and production materials to support plant operations.
• Perform drum rinsing operations according to established procedures.
• Load wastewater into trucks using pumping equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and keep assigned work areas clean and organized.
• Follow all safety, quality, and productivity requirements while supporting additional plant duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Material handling

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable and safety-focused Waste Area Worker for a contract/temporary opportunity in a manufacturing environment in Sparks, GA. This role is ideal for a candidate with forklift experience, strong attention to safety, and the ability to support daily plant operations in a high-noise industrial setting.

The Waste Area Worker will help keep production operations running smoothly by moving materials, supporting wastewater loading, performing drum rinsing, and maintaining a clean and organized work area. This position offers a steady weekday schedule, hands-on industrial experience, and the opportunity to work with a team that values safety, reliability, and productivity.

Candidates who take pride in following procedures, working safely, and contributing to a clean and efficient manufacturing operation are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely throughout the facility.
• Move pallets, totes, drums, and production materials to support plant operations.
• Perform drum rinsing operations according to established procedures.
• Load wastewater into trucks using pumping equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and keep assigned work areas clean and organized.
• Follow all safety, quality, and productivity requirements while supporting additional plant duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $17 per year.
• Job Type: Contract/Temporary.
• Assignment Duration: 11/16 to 5/14.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
• Temporary 2nd shift assignment available for several months: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
• Location: Sparks, GA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Operate forklifts and move materials safely within a manufacturing facility.
• Perform drum rinsing and support wastewater loading operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant work area.
• Support plant operations by following procedures and completing assigned tasks.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 to 2 years of related work experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.
• Ability to wear a respirator and pass required medical evaluations.
• Comfortable working in a high-noise industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to climb stairs periodically throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, move, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Basic math skills required.
• Ability to follow instructions, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Must successfully pass a background check, physical examination, and drug screening.
• Dependable, safety-minded, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, production, warehouse, or material handling experience.
• Prior experience with wastewater handling, drum rinsing, or industrial cleaning processes.
• Forklift experience in a plant or industrial environment.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.