Forklift Operator

Title:

Forklift Operator

Classification:
Hourly

Reports To:

Supervisor

Position Type:
Full-Time

1st Shift Monday - Friday 7am - 4:30pm

Starting pay rate: $16.50 + bonuses

About Schupan:
We've been creating sustainable material solutions since 1968.

The Forklift Operator is responsible for loading, unloading, and moving all materials throughout the facility for processing, and assisting in the handling and processing of materials as needed.

• Loads and/or unloads materials on trailers as needed.
• Weighs, labels, and properly stores all processed materials as required.
• Maintains and services the forklift truck and informs the Supervisor of any significant issues.
• Completes forklift inspections by checking the items on the Daily Forklift Inspection sheet and reports any significant issues to the shift supervisor and documents findings.
• Operates balers, granulators, trash compactor, and other equipment as needed.
• Provides proper weight tickets to the front office for billing purposes.
• Ensures the proper tare weight program is used for material by referencing spec sheets.
• Assists others with their job duties when needed.
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures.
• Uses required PPE protective equipment as required, which includes, but is not limited to, proper ear, eye and hand protection.
• Empties trash containers throughout the facility and performs daily scale inspections as needed.
• Assists with daily inventory.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Must be able to interact in person with peers and management for the duration of the shift.
• Must be able to handle high stress situations.
• Must be able to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Exhibits behaviors that reflect the company's core values:
  Integrity, Empowerment, Sustainability and Compassion.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• People-first culture
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Discretionary bonuses available: safety and attendance bonus, end-of-year bonus, monthly gas bonus
• PTO and 401k and match eligibility available Day 1
• Medical, dental, company paid employee only dental, dental for dependents, company paid core vision for employee and family (available 1st of the month after hire)
• HSA, FSA, wellness premium discount
• Company-paid group life and AD&D, voluntary life, short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and EAP, among others

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.