Part-Time Forklift Operator

The Sandy Springs Recycling Center operates drop-off recycling facility for the communities of Sandy Springs and Johns Creek. We are a division of Keep North Fulton Beautiful (KNFB), a non-profit organization that also provides environmental education and conservation programs to the communities of Sandy Springs and Johns Creek. We have served these communities since our formation as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 1984.

The Forklift Operator/Materials Handler manages the day-to-day operations of the Sandy Springs drop-off recycling center, ensuring that the facility is clean and well-organized and that operations staff and volunteers are friendly and helpful to customers. Our employees enjoy a casual, flexible, team-focused workplace. This role will appeal to an individual who enjoys working outdoors all day. It offers the right candidate the potential to gain more experience managing a team while excelling at logistics and materials management.

The position is located in central Sandy Springs. We are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM. A 30 minute unpaid lunch break is provided daily, plus two 15 minute breaks when center traffic makes this feasible.

*** Pay starts at $18 an hour, 9-15 hours per week

*** The candidate will be expected to work every Saturday

Job Duties & Responsibilities

The Forklift Operator/Materials Handler role involves:

● Overall management of recycling drop-off facility operations and maintenance of equipment

● Open and close the recycling center daily

● Greet customers and provide direction to customers as needed

● Drive a forklift, and sort/move/store recyclable materials

● Prepare recyclable materials for vendor pick-up

● Supervise an average of 4-8 Community Service Worker (CSW) volunteers each day who assist with drop-off facility tasks

● Train new CSWs several times per week, as needed

● Ensure operations staff, volunteers, and customers on-site at the drop-off facility adhere to Occupational Safety & Health Administration guidelines and regulations

● Conduct a safety audit on a weekly basis

● Occasionally fill-in for other team members when back-up is needed

Required Skills & Experience

● High school diploma AND forklifting experience

● Must be currently or previously forklift certified

● Experience operating heavy machinery, such as a baler and a crusher

● Must have a friendly, outgoing personality and customer service orientation

● Some supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment is desirable

● An interest in training, managing, and delegating tasks to volunteers throughout the day is required

● Good knowledge of OSHA health and safety regulations is required

● Must have a valid driver’s license and own a reliable vehicle. Must be able to pass a complete background check. Drug and alcohol-free workplace

● English / Spanish bilingual preferred

● Physical demands:

o Requires lifting and carrying objects up to 70 pounds regularly

o Tasks are performed primarily by standing or walking at least 90% of the time

o Requires the ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions the majority of each day

o Ability to bend, stoop and reach above the shoulders

Keep North Fulton Beautiful (KNFB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Keep America Beautiful affiliate serving Sandy Springs and Johns Creek since 1984. We operate the Sandy Springs Recycling Center, providing year-round drop-off recycling, electronics recycling, household hazardous waste events, and environmental education programs. We're a small, hardworking team that takes pride in doing work that actually matters for our community.