Sit-Down Forklift Operator/Material Handler (Outdoor Plant)

Pioneer Industries International, Inc. is a private recycling company based in Minneapolis, MN with plants in Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. The companies of Pioneer Industries International, Inc. have provided recycling expertise for more than 100 years.

Pioneer Paper Stock located in Dallas, TX has openings for Sit Down Forklift Operators on second shift. The hours are Monday - Friday from 2:30pm - 11:00pm for second shift.

** Pioneer Paper Stock is an outdoor plant. **

Benefits Include

• Weekly Payroll
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• 401k (with company match)
• Wellness Program

Job Summary

The Forklift Operator will operate an industrial sit-down forklift truck to load and unload materials and move them to and from machines, loading docks, into railroad cars and other areas throughout the plant.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Applies understanding of forklift loading capacity, ensuring prompt and efficient delivery of required items
• Reports any problems with materials or transportation to supervisor
• Manages and piles skids, pallets, and other supplies in specified areas
• Service equipment as needed, reporting mechanical or electrical difficulties to appropriate supervisor
• Operate equipment in a safe manner utilizing controls and levers
• Load and unload material utilizing set procedures
• Ability to enter and exit equipment frequently
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, stand and climb
• Moving material from one designated area to another in a timely manner
• Ability to identify paper/plastic grades
• Adhere to our company safety and employee handbook policies
• Clean and maintain equipment and work area
• Utilize a forklift/floor scale
• Perform pre and post vehicle inspection
• Work in all weather conditions

Required Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrate efficient operation of equipment
• Demonstrate good eye/hand coordination
• Communication skills
• Experience operating a forklift outside
• Follow instructions as described by supervisor/management
• Experience working in an outdoor plant, operating a forklift on gravel and concrete is required
• Pass drug screen test

Education and Experience

• One or more years or more of sit-down forklift experience.
• Satisfactorily pass forklift driving training program or demonstrate safe handling of forklift in an on-site test.

Pioneer Industries International, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.

To learn more about Pioneer Industries International, Inc. visit our website at www.pioneerintl.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• We have openings for second shift, working Monday - Friday from 2:30pm - 11:00pm. This is the only shift available. Are you interested in working second shift?

Experience:

• Sit-Down Forklift : 3 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person