Forklift Operator

Clean Harbors is currently looking for a Forklift Operator to join their team, in San Jose CA. As a Forklift Operator, you will perform hands on operations on loading and unloading trucks.This hands-on position plays a key role in moving equipment and materials quickly and safely between inbound and outbound docks, helping reduce and improve turnaround time.

Pay rate: $21 to $23/Hr (DOE)
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Available shift: 06:00 AM to 04:30 PM & 10:00 AM to 09:30 PM

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• Group 401K with company matching component
• Own Part of the Company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

• Operate a forklift throughout the facility to load, unload, and move barrels, freight, and materials.
• Inspect barrels, freight, and materials for damage during loading and unloading.
• Use an RF scanner to scan and track materials.
• Enter and update inventory and shipment information in Excel and WMS.
• Safely load and unload trailers and trucks.
• Move and stage materials in the correct storage areas.
• Follow all safety procedures when handling materials and working around trucks and other equipment.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.

What does it take to work at Clean Harbors?

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: 1+ years in a similar forklift or industrial warehouse environment.
• Certifications: Valid driver’s license required; forklift certification preferred.

Skills:

• Experience operating Microsoft Office
• Attention to detail, ability to count and read and time management.
• Must be able to communicate and work with a team.

Physical Requirements

• Medium work: frequent lifting/carrying of up to 25 lbs., occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, walking, bending, climbing, and use of hands and feet for vehicle operation

Driving Requirements

• Operate cars, small and large trucks with both automatic and manual transmissions within the yard

• Support movement of vehicles required for real-time dock scheduling

  Work Environment

• Less than 10% travel
• No supervisory responsibilities
• Position requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions
  

Clean Harbors has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world-class environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest re-refinery capacity in North America allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons each year.