Forklift Operator

Description

Wastequip has an immediate opportunity for a Material Handler to support our Alexandria, LA manufacturing operation. The ideal candidate will utilize a forklift to move raw materials, parts and finished goods throughout the plant and provide support in multiple departments.

Responsibilities

Receive, verify and stock incoming raw materials

Supplying production with materials and parts as required to meet production demands

Transfer finished goods to holding and/or loading areas

Perform safety inspections and simple routine maintenance to ensure tools remain safe and fully operational

Maintain a safe work environment and wear required PPE at all times

Ensure that work place is maintained in compliance with 5S standards

Qualifications

1+ years prior experience operating a forklift in a production environment

Ability to be forklift certified

Attention to detail and care

Ability to maintain all Product/material in order on racks, production floor and staging areas

Ability to maintain accurate records and perform basic mathematical operations

Ability to follow instructions under limited supervision

Company Benefits:

• 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-UpMedical Plans• Prescription (Rx) Insurance• Health Savings Account (HSA)• 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans• Vision Insurance• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)• Health Care FSA• Dependent Care FSA• Company Paid Base Life Insurance• Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance• Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance• Company Paid Disability Insurance▪ Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD)Insurance• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match• Voluntary Pet Insurance• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time• Paid Grandparent Leave• Paid Bonding Leave• Adoption Assistance• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)

About Wastequip

Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry’s only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.

While we’re proud to be North America’s leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all.

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