Forklift Operator - 21003277

Forklift Operator - 21003277

Why work for Waste Management STABILITY. GREAT PAY. ADVANCEMENT Do you feel like your career isn t moving in the right direction Do you want to work for a company that promotes and helps you develop your career Are you looking for an outstanding benefits package Join the Waste Management team to take your career to the next level. In this position you ll operate a forklift conduct equipment inspections and perform preventative equipment maintenance. Waste Management recognizes employees for hard work through competitive pay great benefits rewards and opportunities for growth. 1st Shift position - start time 7 00am Why should you apply We invest in you Competitive Pay Industry-leading health insurance Yearly boot allowance uniforms safety vests and protective eye wear Paid vacation after 90 days 401(K) with Company Match Employee Stock Purchase Program Employee Discount programs An opportunity to work with an empowering workforce and career advancementAbout the Job Operates a sit-down forklift to transport or bind paper or other loose materials to facilitate handling. What Does It Take to Be a Forklift Operator Below are the minimum qualifications to be a fit for this job. Six months previous work experience.Job Fundamentals To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. Operates forklift to move material to designated area. Insures safety around working areas. Performs routine maintenance and daily inspection on equipment such as lubricating fueling and cleaning. Keeps surrounding work areas clean. Unloads tags and stacks material in proper rows by raising and lowering lifting device. Loads or unloads materials into or out of trailers and railcars. Dumps containers bins and gaylords of materials. Completes necessary load and unload tally sheets. Inspects and grades wastepaper that is received at plant. Ensures vehicle condition reports are filled out properly as required by corporate guidelines. Complies with all safety policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.Work Environment Physical Demands Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding machine operation etc.) most of the work day Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 50 pounds occasionally Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts burns exposure to toxic chemicals etc.) rarely Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt odors noise weather extremes or similar elements most of the work day Normal setting for this job is shop or field.About our Benefits At Waste Management each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan Company match on 401K and more Our employees also receive Paid Vacation Holidays and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. Please apply now on the site below or call 877.220.5627 to speak with a Waste Management recruiter today s wmtalent.taleo.net careersection ex jobdetail.ftl job 21003277 Equal Opportunity Employer Minority Female Disability Veteran