Forklift Operator

Job Description

ABM is looking for a hardworking Forklift Driver. Forklift Drivers are responsible for performing an array of duties such as receiving and processing incoming waste materials, picking and filling orders from the processing line, loading trailers, organizing, cutting, and baling cardboard and trash.

Pay: $20.00-$20.50 per hour. The hourly rate may vary based on experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members.

• Work safely and follow all safety procedures and protocols.
• Certified forklift operator (a must).
• Ensure that quality services are performed as contracted.
• Assist manager with control of supplies and equipment necessary to meet customer needs.
• Work independently and as a team member.
• Attend ABM training workshops when scheduled.
• Comply with company policies and procedures and all federal, state, and local government regulations.
• Follow direction from ABM supervisor and management.

• Operate equipment as needed (i.e., forklift, tugger, compactor, baller, etc.).
• Assist with management of general trash, cardboard recycling, wood pallet waste, manifested and miscellaneous waste.
• Collect yellow and blue bag trash hoppers when full, haul to processing area, and empty into the proper compactor. Use outside roll‑offs to dispose of trash.
• Collect cardboard hoppers when full, haul to processing, and load into baler.
• Operate cardboard baler when full and ready to make a bale. Assist with tracking inventory and scheduling pick‑up. Load cardboard trailer and collect paperwork as needed.
• Pick up pallets, wood waste, and load trailer as needed. Assist with tracking inventory.
• Collect and properly handle manifested wastes (i.e., hazardous waste, non‑hazardous waste, universal waste, used oil, etc.), assist with moving, storing, labeling, and loading waste.
• Assist supervisor with donation items and shipments.
• Ensure recycling loading and processing area is clean and maintained inside and outside, as needed.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and cleanliness of waste storage area.
• Assist with inventory management/logbook.
• Distribute containers in response to departmental requests.
• Other assigned duties or tasks.

• 1 year of similar work experience.
• Lift comfortable 25 lbs, 50 lbs, and 75 lbs with assistance.
• Good organizational and time‑management skills.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and safely.

• Forklift Operation Certification is a plus; training will be provided.

ABM is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888‑328‑8606.

We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.