Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Employer: Waste Connections. **Waste Connections** is searching for our next All-Star **Forklift** **Operator** to join us at our **West Van Materials Recovery Center** (6601 NW Old Lower River Rd, Vancouver, WA 98660). Starting rate of pay is **$29.00/HR** Schedule is **TUESDAY- SATURDAY** Shift is **10 AM- 6:30 PM** (or until close/last truck out). Overtime often. Safety Sensitive: **YES** Qualified candidates must have **Forklift** operating experience. + **REQUIRES** ability to efficiently & safely operate **Forklift.** DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: + Operate forklift or other equipment as needed. + Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires. + Completes daily reports on pre and post trip inspections of equipment. + Yard and facility maintenance including debris and clean up. + Spotting Trucks. + Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. + Specific duties can change on the daily basis as operation needs change. + Working outside in all weather conditions. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT: + Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds. + Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, such as moving mechanical parts which require following basic safety precautions. + Ability to perform a physically demanding job at times with no helpers. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: + Ability to adhere to company policies and rules that are set forth promotes the company’s safety standards; work with a sense of honesty, integrity and trustworthiness. + Ability to adhere to work schedule and follow through on challenges as they arise + Minimum 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. + Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures. **MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:** + High school diploma or equivalent. + Basic knowledge of comp