Forklift Operator

Clean Harbors
Cleveland, OH
On-site

Who this role is best for

Experienced warehouse workers with forklift certification and inventory management skills will find this hands-on role in Cleveland, OH, suited for those seeking stable, physically demanding work in environmental services.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior warehouse experience and forklift certification who value competitive wages and company benefits.
    — “1+ years in a similar forklift or industrial warehouse environment”
  • Individuals comfortable with outdoor work and flexible schedules, including weekend availability.
    — “Ability to work on Weekends if needed”
  • People who prioritize safety and have a track record of following safety protocols in industrial settings.
    — “Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5”

Things to consider

  • The role involves frequent physical labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally.
    — “frequent lifting/carrying of up to 25 lbs., occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.”
  • The position requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions, which may affect comfort.
    — “Position requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize prior experience with inventory systems like WMS and Excel on your resume.
    — “Enter and update inventory and shipment information in Excel and WMS”
  • Highlight your ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively.
    — “Must be able to communicate and work with a team”
  • Showcase your attention to detail and ability to manage time efficiently.
    — “Attention to detail, ability to count and read and time management”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • loads and unloads trucks
  • inspects materials
  • tracks materials
  • updates inventory
  • moves materials
Typical background
warehouse operationsforklift operator

Skills & requirements

Required

Forklift OperationInventory ManagementMaterial HandlingRF ScanningExcel And WMS Usage

Preferred

Warehouse Management

Stack & domain

Forklift OperationInventory ManagementRF ScannerExcelWMSSafety ProceduresAttention To DetailTime ManagementTeamworkForklift CertificationWarehouse OperationsMaterial Handling

About the role

Original posting from Clean Harbors

Description

Clean Harbors is currently looking for a Forklift Operator to join their team, in Cleveland, OH. 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: $20 to $23/Hr (DOE)

Schedule: Monday - Friday (Ability to work on Weekends if needed)

Available shift: 06:00 AM to 02:30 PM (overtime is not guaranteed but is possible based on volumes)

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 

and working around trucks and other equipment.

Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.

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

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.

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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Source: Clean Harbors careers

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