Forklift Operator

Forklift OperatorCircular Services is a leading developer and operator of circular economy infrastructure and services and the largest private recycling company in the U.S. with operations across the country. We help businesses and municipalities reduce and divert waste, lowering disposal costs and fueling local supply chains by ensuring materials are recovered, recycled, and reused.The Forklift Operator drives powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into railroad cars or trucks or storage facilities.Shift: 2nd (Job Type: Full-Time) | Austin, TXBenefits:Health, Dental, Vision insuranceFSAVacation Time401k matchingEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Parental LeaveTuition ReimbursementResponsibilities:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.Follow daily production schedule or shipping order and transport material or equipment to and from designated areas in the facilityLoad and unload goods from vehicles such as trucksMove goods packed on pallets or in crates around the storage facilityStack goods in the correct storage bays, follow inventory control instructionsCheck to ensure loads are secureStack empty palletsPerform daily equipment checks such as recharging the truck’s battery and lubricating equipmentRemoving machine attachments and waste material from machinesExamine products to verify conformance to quality standardsDump materials into machine hoppersMinimum Job Qualifications:High School diploma or equivalentForklift certification per OSHA standardsGood math, language and reading skills; basic computer skills may be requiredHigh degree of attention required to prevent injury to others; promote a safe work environmentMay be required to use a radio frequency (RF) scanner gunClean driving record and a valid state motor vehicle operator’s license may be requiredPreferred Job Qualifications:Able to follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping recordsAble to execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe mannerAble to maintain a clean & safe environmentWorking Conditions and Physical Requirements:Regularly use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and armsFrequently required to sit, walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, speak and hear. Regular sitting on a powered industrial truckFrequently lift up to 50 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for long periods of timeVision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focusHaving a good sense of balanceHaving good eye-hand-foot coordinationAbility to assess weights and judge distances and heightsAbility to work in varying temperatures, depending upon seasonThe noise level in the work environment is usually loudEEOC:Circular Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Circular Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Circular Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Circular Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.