Location
Madison, WI, United States
Posted
July 20, 2026
Job Description
**Job Title: 1st Shift Forklift Operator**
**Job Description**
The 1st Shift Forklift Operator safely operates sit-down gas forklifts to move, stack, and handle recycling materials and garbage throughout the facility. This role supports daily operations by transporting materials, emptying containers, and performing basic preventative maintenance on equipment. The position is highly hands-on, requires comfort working in a dirty, hot, and loud environment, and involves collaborating with teammates to help wherever needed, both indoors and outdoors.
**Responsibilities**
+ Operate sit-down gas forklifts to move, stack, and organize recycling materials and garbage throughout the facility.
+ Transport materials to designated areas and ensure containers are emptied promptly and safely.
+ Perform general preventative maintenance on forklift equipment to support safe and reliable operation.
+ Assist with operating additional equipment such as skid st...
**Job Description**
The 1st Shift Forklift Operator safely operates sit-down gas forklifts to move, stack, and handle recycling materials and garbage throughout the facility. This role supports daily operations by transporting materials, emptying containers, and performing basic preventative maintenance on equipment. The position is highly hands-on, requires comfort working in a dirty, hot, and loud environment, and involves collaborating with teammates to help wherever needed, both indoors and outdoors.
**Responsibilities**
+ Operate sit-down gas forklifts to move, stack, and organize recycling materials and garbage throughout the facility.
+ Transport materials to designated areas and ensure containers are emptied promptly and safely.
+ Perform general preventative maintenance on forklift equipment to support safe and reliable operation.
+ Assist with operating additional equipment such as skid st...