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About the Role

HTI Recycling, an Ecore company, transforms reclaimed rubber into innovative performance surfaces. We are seeking a motivated Loader / Skid Steer / Forklift Operator to join our manufacturing team. This hands-on position involves operating forklifts and skid steers, moving materials, loading/unloading trailers, and handling tires and raw materials.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, skid steers, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently
• Move raw materials, finished products, and inventory throughout the facility
• Load and unload trailers and transport materials between work areas
• Perform daily equipment inspections and complete required safety checklists
• Fuel, clean, and maintain equipment at the end of each shift
• Follow all safety procedures when entering and unloading trailers
• Handle and move tires and rubber materials throughout the production process
• Assist production teams with material preparation and movement
• Support manufacturing operations as needed
• Perform physical tasks including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and moving materials
• Assist in loading, packaging, and staging products for shipment
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Use brooms, shovels, vacuums, and air tools to clean workspaces and equipment
• Empty dumpsters and remove debris as needed
• Assist with general facility upkeep and 6S/housekeeping initiatives
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding production and safety concerns
• Cross-train in other departments as needed
• Adapt to changing priorities and assignments throughout the shift

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED OR equivalent manufacturing experience
• Minimum of 6 months of forklift or powered industrial truck experience
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment
• Willingness to work overtime as needed
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to regularly perform manual labor and handle tires/materials
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 20 pounds frequently
• Comfortable working in a dusty, noisy, and industrial manufacturing environment
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe/composite-toe footwear

Skills

• Forklift operation
• Skid steer operation
• Material handling
• Equipment inspection
• Equipment maintenance
• Trailer loading/unloading
• Tire handling
• General labor
• Housekeeping
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Adaptability

Location

• 490 Ohio Street, Lockport, NY 14094

Work Type

• Full-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• Entry-level
• 6 months of forklift or powered industrial truck experience

Education Level

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent manufacturing experience

Salary/Compensations

• $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance coverage
• 401k with a company match
• PTO Hours are accrued from Day 1
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for development and internal promotions

About the Company

• At HTI Recycling, an Ecore company, we transform reclaimed rubber into innovative performance surfaces that protect people and the planet.
• Our products power everything from playgrounds and gyms to hospitals, courts, and even rockets—helping people in motion be their strongest, healthiest selves.
• As a high-growth, sustainability-driven company, we’re leading the way in circular innovation by keeping rubber out of landfills and turning waste into wellness, safety, and performance.
• We’re excited to find individuals who are eager to be part of a team that’s driving global impact through innovation, sustainability, and purpose.

Equal Opportunity

• Ecore International is an equal opportunity employer. (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans).
• We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
• Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
• This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.