Forklift Operator

Summary
The forklift driver is responsible for loading and unloading trailers with product in a safe and efficient manner and must be able to perform the essential duties listed below.

Essential Functions

· Operate forklift and/or skid steer to load and unload trailers.

· Conduct safety and maintenance inspections daily on motorized industrial equipment prior to operating.

· Assure product is not contaminated and is of quality material being sent to buyers.

· Assure material is safely stacked.

· Pick up trash around facility and clean shop floor as needed.

· Recognize and comply with OSHA safety and health rules.

· Recognize and separate grades of recyclable material.

Competencies

· Technical Capacity

· Problem Solving/Analysis

· Mechanical Aptitude

· Read and write in English

· Forklift Certification

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to the elements, fumes, varying degrees of hot or cold temperatures, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to a variety of extreme conditions. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position requires frequent sitting, standing, grasping and maneuvering, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing and down all day. The employee must frequently lift items over 50 pounds and push or pull items up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Required Education and Experience

· Vocational Training and/or 1 year of previous Forklift and Skid Steer experience.

· Forklift and Skid Steer Certification

Marck Recycling & Waste is an equal employment opportunity employer. As such, the Company offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable discrimination laws. Furthermore, no employee of the Company may discriminate against any applicant or fellow employee on the basis of a disability or veteran/military status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort Smith, AR 72901: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired wage?

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Forklift Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location