Job Description Job Description The Sandy Springs Recycling Center operates drop-off recycling facility for the communities of Sandy Springs and Johns Creek. We are a division of Keep North Fulton Beautiful (KNFB), a non-profit organization that also provides environmental education and conservation programs to the communities of Sandy Springs and Johns Creek. We have served these communities since our formation as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 1984. The Forklift Operator/Materials Handler manages the day-to-day operations of the Sandy Springs drop-off recycling center, ensuring that the facility is clean and well-organized and that operations staff and volunteers are friendly and helpful to customers. Our employees enjoy a casual, flexible, team-focused workplace. This role will appeal to an individual who enjoys working outdoors all day. It offers the right candidate the potential to gain more experience managing a team while excelling at logistics and materials management. The position is located in central Sandy Springs. We are open Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM. A 30 minute unpaid lunch break is provided daily, plus two 15 minute breaks when center traffic makes this feasible. Pay starts at $18 an hour, 9-15 hours per week The candidate will be expected to work every Saturday Job Duties&Responsibilities The Forklift Operator/Materials Handler role involves: ● Overall management of recycling drop-off facility operations and maintenance of equipment ● Open and close the recycling center daily ● Greet customers and provide direction to customers as needed ● Drive a forklift, and sort/move/store recyclable materials ● Prepare recyclable materials for vendor pick-up ● Supervise an average of 4-8 Community Service Worker (CSW) volunteers each day who assist with drop-off facility tasks ● Train new CSWs several times per week, as needed ● Ensure operations staff, volunteers, and customers on-site at the drop-off facility adhere to Occupational Safety&Health Administration guidelines and regulations ● Conduct a safety audit on a weekly basis ● Occasionally fill-in for other team members when back-up is needed Required Skills&Experience ● High school diploma AND forklifting experience ● Must be currently or previously forklift certified ● Experience operating heavy machinery, such as a baler and a crusher ● Must have a friendly, outgoing personality and customer service orientation ● Some supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment is desirable ● An interest in training, managing, and delegating tasks to volunteers throughout the day is required ● Good knowledge of OSHA health and safety regulations is required ● Must have a valid driver’s license and own a reliable vehicle. Must be able to pass a complete background check. Drug and alcohol-free workplace ● Physical demands: o Requires lifting and carrying objects up to 70 pounds regularly o Tasks are performed primarily by standing or walking at least 90% of the time o Requires the ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions the majority of each day o Ability to bend, stoop and reach above the shoulders