Wastequip
Material Handler
Tyler, TX
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- Mid level
- Country
- US
- Work mode
- On-site / unstated
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- 8 Sept 2026
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Job Description:
Wastequip has an immediate opportunity for a Forklift Operator (Material Handler) to support our Tyler, TX manufacturing operation. The ideal candidate will utilize a forklift to move raw materials, parts and finished goods throughout the plant and provide support in multiple departments.
Work hours: Monday to Thursday: 4:00PM to 1:30AM. Friday: 2:30PM to 11:00PM.
Hourly Rate: $16.28 + $2dlls shift differential
Responsibilities
- Receive, verify and stock incoming raw materials
- Supplying production with materials and parts as required to meet production demands
- Transfer finished goods to holding and/or loading areas
- Perform safety inspections and simple routine maintenance to ensure tools remain safe and fully operational
- Maintain a safe work environment and wear required PPE at all times
- Ensure that workplace is maintained in compliance with 5S standards
Qualifications
- 1+ years prior experience operating a forklift in a production environment
- Ability to be forklift certified
- Attention to detail and care
- Ability to maintain all Product/material in order on racks, production floor and staging areas
- Ability to maintain accurate records and perform basic mathematical operations
- Ability to follow instructions under limited supervision
Company Benefits:
- 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up Medical Plans
- Prescription (Rx) Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)
- Health Care FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Company Paid Base Life Insurance
- Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Company Paid Disability Insurance
- Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
- 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Vacation and Personal/Sick Time
- Paid Grandparent Leave
- Paid Bonding Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
About Wastequip
Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry’s only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.
While we’re proud to be North America’s leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all.
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