Forklift Equipment Operator 2nd Shift (3:30pm-12:00am)

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

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About the role

The Forklift Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient operation of heavy equipment, including fork trucks, vacuum trucks, metal drum shredders, excavators, and a facility street sweeper. This position is responsible for the refuse movement on the tipping floor and will maintain safe and efficient truck traffic flow through the tipping floor area. Equipment operators perform daily preventative maintenance tasks required for the upkeep and operation of various assigned equipment and other assigned tasks.   

The schedule for this position is second shift hours from 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM.

Position Requirements: 

• Knowledge of operating heavy equipment 
• Industrial plant experience is a plus.

Responsibilities include: 

• Direct refuse trucks to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow 
• Move refuse per site procedures  
• Off-loading of box van trailers
• Perform daily inspections on mobile equipment.
• Conduct and document refuse inspections for unacceptable waste 
• Unload supplemental waste using a forklift 
• Separate and load white goods 
• Comply with Corporate and OSHA Safety Rules and Regulations 
• Maintain good housekeeping practices  
• Familiarity with emergency procedures  
• Familiarity with operating procedures used during unloading of MSW and special waste  

Physical Demands of the Role:

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb 
• Ability to lift/carry 50lbs 
• Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces 
• Qualify to wear a full-face respirator  
• Consistently work in various weather conditions 

In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.

Additional details are available at https://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits.

For additional information, refer to the Pay Transparency section below.

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld’s reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union