• Forklift Operator/Material Handler/Warehouse…

    Clean Harbors (Kent, WA)


    Job Title: Forklift Operator / Material Handler / Warehouse Person

     

    Pay Rate: $21.50 per hour

    Position Summary:

    We’re looking for a reliable Forklift Operator / Material Handler / Warehouse Person to support day-to-day waste material handling operations. This role is responsible for safely operating a forklift to move, organize, and transfer hazardous and non-hazardous materials within our facility and between locations.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Operate forklifts to offload, palletize, and reload material (75%)

     

    Coordinate material movement between hubs, plants, and outbound destinations (5%)

     

    Ensure compliance with storage permits and transportation requirements (5%)

     

    Dispatch transportation from hubs (5%)

     

    Track manifest return timelines and ensure timely documentation (5%)

     

    Maintain and update databases including Outlook and Hub Management systems (5%)

     

    Perform general warehouse support and other duties as assigned

    Education and Experience:

    **Required:** High school diploma or equivalent

    **Experience:** 0–3 years in warehouse, logistics, or forklift operation

    **Certification:** Valid forklift certification

    Skills and Competencies:

    Proficiency in Windows-based software

     

    Strong organization and multitasking skills

     

    Clear communication and teamwork abilities

     

    Attention to detail and commitment to safety

    Travel Requirements:

    Less than 10%

    Supervisory Responsibilities:

    None

    Physical Requirements:

    This position involves frequent physical activity and manual handling in an industrial warehouse environment.

     

    Sit: 6 hrs/day | Stand: 1 hr/day | Walk: 1 hr/day

     

    Bending, climbing, reaching: Frequently

    Lift/carry up to:

    25 lbs: Frequently

    50 lbs: Rarely

     

    100 lbs: Occasionally

     

    Move drums up to 800 lbs with drum dolly

     

    Move flex bins up to 1,500 lbs using a pallet jack

     

    Ability to climb on/off forklifts and vertical ladders

     

    Perform 10 pushups, deep knee squats, and sit-ups as part of physical assessment

     

    Strong hand-eye coordination and depth perception

    Driving Requirements:

    Forklift and automatic transmission vehicles: Constantly

     

    Car (for job-related travel): Occasionally

    Vision and Hearing Requirements:

    (Assistive devices permitted)

     

    Near/far vision, peripheral vision, color recognition: Required

     

    Ability to hear alarms, communicate via phone, and tolerate loud environments: Required

    Work Environment:

    This role operates in a hazardous waste facility with exposure to chemicals, equipment, and loud noise. Strict safety protocols and use of PPE are required at all times.

     

    Clean Harbors is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

     

    We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.