Job Summary
SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for operating a forklift in our alternative engineered fuel facility in Gray Court, SC, second shift.
Job Duties:
- Operate sit-down forklifts and approved attachments to move pallets, bins, boxes, and other containers through receiving, staging, processing, storage areas.
- Complete documented pre-use and post-use inspections. Check forks, mast, chains, tires, brakes, steering, lights, alarms, restraints, hydraulics, data plates, and attachments before operation.
- Stop using unsafe equipment, secure it against use, and report damage, leaks, unusual noise, warning lights, or performance changes immediately.
- Unload inbound trailers and position containers only in approved staging locations while maintaining dock, aisle, pedestrian, and emergency-access controls.
- Compare load count, labels, profile or work-order information, condition, and visible contents against receiving documentation. Quarantine and report damaged, leaking, open, swollen, hot, smoking, mislabeled, or unexpected materials.
- Stage approved materials by process plan, compatibility, profile, and production priority. Prevent cross-contamination, mix-ups, blocked access, and unstable stacks.
- Supply the shredding and AEF processing areas at a controlled pace without creating congestion, unsafe accumulation, or unplanned production interruption.
- Collect material samples only when trained, equipped, and directed, using approved tools and procedures to prevent exposure and cross-contamination.
- Maintain separation from pedestrians and mobile equipment. Use horns, lights, seat belts, mirrors, spotters, and designated travel paths as required.
- Perform authorized basic operator care such as cleaning, fueling or charging, and visual fluid checks. Maintenance and repair work must remain within training and authorization.
- Keep docks, aisles, approaches, drains, processing areas, and assigned equipment clean and free of loose debris, spilled material, and trip or fire hazards.
- Support production through cross-training on related material-handling tasks and equipment after required training and authorization are completed.
- Participate in shift handoffs, safety meetings, incident and near-miss reporting, corrective actions, and continuous-improvement work.
- Perform other related duties assigned by site leadership within the employee's training, authorization, and safe-work requirements.
Required qualifications:
- At least 3 years of recent forklift experience in an industrial, waste, recycling, manufacturing, distribution, or comparable high-traffic environment.
- Demonstrated ability to handle mixed container sizes, irregular loads, tight operating areas, loading docks, and active pedestrian or mobile-equipment traffic.
- Ability to complete VLS site-specific powered industrial truck training and demonstrate operating competence before independent operation.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to the assigned shift.
- Ability to read labels, load documents, procedures, warning signs, and inspection forms and to complete clear written or electronic records.
- Ability to work the assigned first or second shift and required overtime, weekends, or schedule changes based on operating needs.
Preferred qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED; equivalent industrial experience will be considered.