Forklift Operator-Recycling

Republic Services

Cedar Rapids, IA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Alternative Energy, Business Practices, Code of Federal Regulations, Corporate Policies, Cross-Selling, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Diversity, Follow Through, Forklift, Green Construction, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Health Plan, Healthcare, Insurance, Life Insurance, OSHA, On Site Support, Operations Management, Operations Planning, Order Picking/Packing, Polymers, Project Design, Recycling, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Small Business, Stock Purchase Plans, Sustainability, Time Management, Vision Plan, Warehousing, Waste/Garbage/Recycle Collection

LOCATION

Cedar Rapids, IA

POSTED

Today

POSITION SUMMARY: The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe operation of the forklift. For the purpose of stacking material, loading of trailers, and emptying full containers throughout the facility in an efficient and safe manner.PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:* Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors are clean, and equipment is in proper operating condition.* Reports to shift supervisor for daily work assignments.* Responsible for loading of trailers safely and efficiently.* Responsible for organizing material in the warehouse.* Coordinates with supervisor to empty full containers and trash bins throughout the day in and around the facility.* Continuously monitor the condition of the equipment to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time.* Follow all required safety policies and procedures.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:* Must complete and pass OSHA's requirements for forklift certification (powered industrial truck) training as set forth in 29 CFR 1910.178.* Good customer services skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.* Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.* Good follow through ability; ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.* Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company's safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.* Minimum of 1 year of prior related experience in forklift operation.* Minimum 1 year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.Rewarding Compensation and BenefitsEligible employees can elect to participate in:* Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.* Health care and dependent care spending accounts.* Short- and long-term disability.* Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.* Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).* Employee discount programs.* Retirement plan with a generous company match.* Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).* Paid Time Off (PTO)* Benefits: statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.ABOUT THE COMPANYRepublic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.In 2023, Republic's total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 41,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.Our company values guide our daily actions:* Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.* Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers' expectations.* Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.* Driven: We deliver results in the right way.* Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 4.6 million people in 2023 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.STRATEGYRepublic Services' strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers' multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets.We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers.Recycling and WasteWe continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross-selling new products and services to better meet our customers' specific needs.Environmental SolutionsOur comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need.SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATIONRepublic's recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation's first integrated plastics recycling facility. This innovative site processes rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America.We continue to advance decarbonization at our landfills. As demand for renewable energy continues to grow, we have 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our portfolio to 115 projects by 2028.RECENT RECOGNITION* Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies* CDP Discloser* Dow Jones Sustainability Indices* Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies* Fortune World's Most Admired Companies* Great Place to Work* Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global

About the Company

Republic Services

Our Company Today: Republic Services, is an industry leader in U.S. recycling and waste services. Through its subsidiaries, Republic’s collection companies, transfer stations, recycling centers and landfills focus on providing reliable environmental services and solutions for 14 million commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers. Our Customers: We want our customers to feel at ease because of the reliability of our services, uplifted by the environmental impact they can make partnering with Republic, and delighted by the simple solutions and array of services we provide. We’ll handle it from here™, Republic’s tagline, lets our customers know that they can count on us to provide an effortless experience; backs the promise that we will be on-time, never miss a pickup and leave the area clean; supports our promise to deliver superior products and services to meet their customers’ needs; and remind them about our environmental commitment. Our Environmental Commitment: We believe in protecting the planet and applying common sense solutions to customers’ waste and recycling challenges. We are significantly invested in materials recovery and other recycling operations that sort, process and sell recyclable paper, aluminum, glass and other materials. We also continue to expand our planet-friendly fleet of trucks, with over 10% of our fleet powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). Our Company takes pride in the commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices; renewable energy; community involvement; the safety of our employees; and innovation in all aspects of our business operations. Our People: We employ approximately 36,000 full-time employees and work to create and maintain an environment that attracts, develops and retains people who assure our success with customers, differentiate us from our competitors. We want to be an employer of choice for top talent.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Waste Management

FOUNDED

1998

WEBSITE

https://www.republicservices.com/

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