Forklift Supervisor

Green Mattress
Brockton, MA

Company Description

Green Mattress is a leader in sustainable mattress recycling, repurposing over 95% of mattress components to significantly reduce landfill waste and environmental impact. With the capacity to process more than 300,000 mattresses annually, Green Mattress collaborates with businesses, municipalities, and individuals to divert materials from transfer stations. Each mattress is dismantled into components like foam, fabrics, metal, and wood, which are then recycled or repurposed for new manufacturing uses. Green Mattress is committed to reducing carbon footprints and contributing to a more sustainable future.


Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role located in Brockton, MA, for a Forklift Supervisor. The Forklift Supervisor will oversee and coordinate daily warehouse operations, including the loading, unloading, and handling of materials, as well as the coordination of arrival and departure of road trailers. The role includes supervising a team of 15-20 employees to ensure efficiency in dock receiving, sorting, packing, and material distribution, while maintaining rigorous safety and operational standards. The Forklift Supervisor will also ensure that forklift operations are conducted safely, timely, and effectively.


Qualifications

  • Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Urgency to take care of customers' needs
  • Proficiency in Forklift Operation and Material Handling
  • Experience in Shipping & Receiving processes
  • Ability to supervise and assist in unloading and organizing materials efficiently
  • Commitment to promoting workplace safety and operational standards, including forklift certification
  • High school diploma or equivalent; additional certification in logistics or related areas is a plus
  • At least 2 years of previous supervisory experience in a warehouse or recycling environment is preferred