Title: Forklift Operator
About Us:
Stericycle is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protects people and brands, promotes health and well-being, and safeguards the environment. Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have grown from a small start-up in medical waste management into a leader across a range of increasingly complex and highly regulated arenas, serving healthcare organizations and commercial businesses of every size. Every day, we help our customers solve complex challenges by safely managing materials that could otherwise spread disease, contaminate the environment, or compromise one’s identity.
Join us on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.
Stericycle is seeking a Forklift Operator at their Medical Waste Incinerator facility in McCarran, NV!
Pre-Processing Schedule: M-F, 7am-3:30pm
Processing Schedule: 4/12s 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am | Either Sun-Wed/Sun-Tues rotating weeks (or) Wed-Sat/Thu-Sat rotating weeks
Required: Forklift Certification
Required: Standard Driver's License
Excellent opportunities for growth and advancement!!
Join a culture that protects the very communities we support and love.
Join a company that will support you grow and advance your career.
Have additional questions?
Please text Amber Sparks @ 541-241-6693 | Office Hours M-F 8am-5pm Pacific Time
Position Purpose:
Under direction, operates electric and manual powered industrial equipment such as forklifts and electrical pallet Jacks to lift, push, pull, stack or move containers.
Key Job Activities:
• Operates industrial vehicles and equipment (electric and manual).
• Loads and unloads designated trailers and internally transports materials within processing and/or warehouse areas.
• Receives, relocates, and dispositions materials through the use of a RF barcode scanner and/or other electronic and manual systems.
• Packs and palletizes product and applies correct labels.
• Verifies all inbound bills of lading for accuracy against the delivered products.
• Maintains the integrity of materials through proper handling and storage.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures.
• Maintains accurate inventory of inbound shipments on applicable systems.
• Maintains accurate record logs.
• Identifies hazardous waste materials and adheres to instructions related to their movement/process.
• Promotes a safe work environment through personal actions. Identifies safety concerns as well as cost saving opportunities.
• Communicate with disposition services to coordinate inbound transportation.
• Maintain and check inbound locator system on a daily basis and record a carrier’s tracking number or Bill of Lading into computer system.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.
Education:
Experience:
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous forklift, pallet jack or other power equipment experience preferred.
• Maintains forklift certification.
• Demonstrates general working knowledge of computers.
• Demonstrates familiarity with bills of lading, reading numbers and labels as well as add, subtract and multiply.
• Maintain Valid driver’s licenses.
Certifications and/or Licenses:
Benefits:
• Medical / Dental / Vision / Prescription Coverage
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program / CDL Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 401k / Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Participation in some programs requires that employees be regularly scheduled to work a minimum number of hours and/or to have fulfilled a waiting period after they begin employment with Stericycle.
Our Promise:
Stericycle is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce, and to valuing unique perspectives and identities. We foster a culture of belonging that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members. It fuels our innovation and strengthens our connection to our customers and the communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Disclaimer:
The above description is meant to provide a summary of the nature and level of work being performed; it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements of the job or person. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Stericycle will consider requests for workplace accommodations for protected physical or mental limitations in accordance with its human resources policies and local laws. To the extent permissible under local law, and consistent with business necessity, Stericycle reserves the right to modify the content formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, at any time with or without advance notice.
At Stericycle, we protect what matters and that includes your personally identifiable information (PII). We will never ask for personal or financial information during the recruitment process such as passport number, social security number, bank account number, or credit card information. We will never ask you to pay money during the recruitment process for equipment or in exchange for employment opportunities, gifts, or other services. We will never ask you to receive or ship packages or goods as part of the recruitment process. Our recruitment process takes place by phone or in person – not via text message. Any emails from Stericycle recruiters will come from an @stericycle.com email address.