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PIT Operator

SBM Management · Edwardsville, IL · $15.00–$16.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you kept a work area organized and clean while it was busy.

What they are checking: Whether they keep the PIT area orderly, which prevents collisions and trips.

How do you stay sharp doing the same moves over and over through a long shift?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep focus through repetitive forklift work where one lapse can injure someone.

What would you do

A load shifts while you are moving it. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop, lower the load and fix it rather than trying to finish the move.

During your daily check you find a hydraulic leak. What happens next?

What they are checking: Whether they take the forklift out of service and report it, even if it slows down the shift.

Someone is walking in your travel path and not paying attention. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they drive defensively and speak up about at-risk behavior, which the posting stresses.

About the work

Do you have current forklift certification, and what types of powered industrial trucks have you operated?

What they are checking: Whether they have real forklift experience and keep certification current as company policy requires.

Walk me through your daily forklift check before you start a shift.

What they are checking: Whether they know a proper pre-use inspection covering forks, chains, hydraulics, brakes, horn and tires.

How do you position the forks and lift a loaded waste pallet so it stays stable?

What they are checking: Whether they understand fork spacing, load center and tilt, which prevent dropped loads.

You are stacking waste pallets in a trailer. How do you make sure the trailer and load are safe?

What they are checking: Whether they check wheel chocks or dock locks and stack evenly before moving inside a trailer.

Why does it matter to keep accurate logs and schedules for waste moves?

What they are checking: Whether they see logs as part of how the customer tracks and reports waste, not just paperwork.

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The full job description

As published by SBM Management.

Title: PIT Operator Job Description: Job Overview The Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Operator will be responsible for safely operating forklifts. Roles & Responsibilities To perform this job successfully and safely, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. • Comply with safety rules, policies, and procedures. Stop at risk behavior of others and self. • Maintain current forklift training and certification as required by company policies. • Perform repetitive tasks. • Take directions and respond to supervision. • Move levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material. • Talk with lead, supervisor, co-workers, managers, and customers in a professional manner. • Move waste pallets around the PIT area by positioning forks, or lifting platform devices under, over, or around loaded pallets or skids. • Stack waste pallets in the proper waste trailers. • Check loads are secure and maintain a clean and safe environment. • Keep the PIT area organized and clean. • Perform daily equipment checks. • Maintain logs and schedules. • Remove machine attachments and waste material from machines if applicable. • Support shift lead in completing punch-list items. • Use proper personal protective equipment. • Present a professional appearance and conduct. • Understand customer service and satisfaction. • Understand reporting systems and importance of the environment. • Maintains dock and collection areas. • Collect, salvage, and sort reusable or recycle materials or waste materials. • Reports incidents and hazardous conditions to supervisor. • Fill in during staff shortages, such as in custodial, recycle, or maintenance. • Other duties as assigned. Qualification To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job safely. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Education and/ or Experience High school diploma / GED Six months related experience and/or training Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required to have a valid Driver’s license and clean driving record Required to be forklift certified, and complete all safety and task training certifications Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Physical Demands & Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or listen. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Shifts and Compensation Sun-Wed :6am-4:30pm $15-$16 per hour Benefits: SBM offers comprehensive benefit packages. For information about SBM's benefits, please visit SBM's website at: www.sbmmanagement.com/careers Careers – SBM SBM Management Services, LP and its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity workplaces. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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