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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

What does it take to work atClean 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.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact

ect@cleanharbors.com

or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Job Identification: 166580
Category: Field Technicians
Posting Date: 2026-10-07
Job Schedule: Full time
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Job Function: Environmental Technicians
Locations: 1021 Berryessa Road
Pay Range: 14.42 - 28.85 Hourly