Labourer/Lift-Truck Operator

Job Description

Posted Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Labourer/Lift-Truck Operator

Position type: Full‑Time, Hourly

Pay Range: $27.05 - $30.15 per hour, depending on experience

Overtime: Readily Available

Ask Yourself This…

Do you enjoy working with your hands in a team‑centric environment? Do you fix everything yourself? Are you driven to solve unique problems on process‑integral equipment quickly and safely? Are you cool under pressure and excited by work that’s different every day? Then join us in Niagara Falls, Ontario!

What You’ll Do

The Labourer/Lift‑Truck Operator will work directly with and report to the plant’s Yard Supervisor. This person will be responsible for general clean‑up and service labour throughout the plant. This plant is a 24/7 continuous shift operation, and this Labourer/Lift‑Truck Operator must have the ability to work shiftwork and weekends.

• Operate plant equipment such as conveyors, elevator systems, baggers, scales, and lift‑trucks
• Be able to perform physical labour that can be moderate to heavy

What You’ll Need

• Possess an Ontario Secondary School Diploma
• Have Lift‑Truck Certification and/or experience
• Be able to work in a physically demanding environment
• Manufacturing experience would be a plus

Who We Are

Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world’s most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro‑fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people. Our founding principles of honesty, integrity and reliability still guide our business today, and we are a proud community of hands‑on problem solvers, committed to shaping the materials applications of the future. With global distribution and sites located throughout North American and Europe, Washington Mills opens the door to a world of opportunity, creativity, and challenge.

Compensation

We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including:

• Hourly pay with the current Collective Agreement
• Company paid Medical and Dental plans
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Paid time off