Republic Services
environmental services
ForkliftOperator
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“Forklift Operator at Republic Services. Skills: safe operation of the forklift, stacking material, loading of trailers, emptying full containers, pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment, organizing material in the warehouse, monitor the condition of the equipment. safe operation of the forklift. stacking material”
What You'll Achieve.
minimize down time
Industry & Context.
physical demands
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum of 1 year of prior related experience in forklift operation., Minimum 1 year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.
Nice to Have
Must complete and pass OSHA's requirements for forklift certification (powered industrial truck) training as set forth in 29 CFR 1910. 178., Good customer services skills to meet and exceed customer acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness., Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner., Good follow through ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise., Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set promotes the Company’s safety does not take inappropriate risks.
What You'll Do.
safe operation of the forklift
emptying full containers throughout the facility in an efficient and safe manner
Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows
and equipment is in proper operating condition.
Reports to shift supervisor for daily work assignments.
Responsible for loading of trailers safely and efficiently.
Responsible for organizing material in the warehouse.
Coordinates with supervisor to empty full containers and trash bins throughout the day in and around the facility.
Continuously monitor the condition of the equipment to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time.
Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Reports to shift supervisor for daily work assignments.; Coordinates with supervisor to empty full containers and trash bins throughout the day in and around the facility.; co-workers
Communication Scope
customer services skills; professional; courteous; cooperative
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe operation of the forklift. For the purpose of stacking material, loading of trailers, and emptying full containers throughout the facility in an efficient and safe manner. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: * Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors are clean, and equipment is in proper operating condition. * Reports to shift supervisor for daily work assignments. * Responsible for loading of trailers safely and efficiently. * Responsible for organizing material in the warehouse. * Coordinates with supervisor to empty full containers and trash bins throughout the day in and around the facility. * Continuously monitor the condition of the equipment to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time. * Follow all required safety policies and procedures. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Must complete and pass OSHA's requirements for forklift certification (powered industrial truck) training as set forth in 29 CFR 1910.178. * Good customer services skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness. * Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner. * Good follow through ability; ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise. * Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks. * Minimum of 1 year of prior related experience in forklift operation. * Minimum 1 year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA. **Rewarding Compensation and Benefits** Eligible employees can elect to participate in: • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. • Health care
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