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Forklift OperatorWaste Management • Cambridge, ON, Canada
Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Waste Management • Cambridge, ON, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

This is a union position located at our Cambridge Material Recycling Facility.

Starting Wage: $28.55/hr.

Day Shift: 5:30 am - 2:00 pm

Afternoon Shift: 1:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Shift: Mondays – Fridays, overtime based on business needs

I. Job Summary Operates one or two pieces of equipment including but not limited to baler, front-end loader, bobcat, candensifier or forklift to transport or bind paper or other loose materials to facilitate handling.II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Sorts and grades material.
  • Fills and operates candensifier.
  • Records materials or items received or distributed and mark materials with identifying information.
  • Maintains inventory records.
  • Compiles worksheets or tickets from customer specifications.
  • Insures material is being fed properly onto conveyor.
  • Coordinates flow of material.
  • Starts baler up on time, read monitor, which displays functions of baler, and reacts quickly to machine prompts and alarms, and ensures proper operation.
  • Monitors and documents downtime.
  • Insures safety around working areas.
  • Checks quality of material before it is baled or shipped.
  • Coordinates with MRF Manager to see what material needs to be baled or shipped.
  • Performs routine maintenance and daily inspection on equipment such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
  • Keeps supply of wire on hand for baler.
  • Operates loader, forklift, bobcat, or other equipment to move material to designated area.
  • Keeps surrounding work areas clean.
  • Unloads, tags, and stacks material in proper rows by raising and lowering lifting device.
  • Loads or unloads materials into or out of trailers and railcars.
  • Moves material from baler.
  • Dumps containers, bins, and gaylords of materials.
  • Reads loading, unloading sheets and bills of ladings.
  • Completes necessary load and unload tally sheets.
  • Inspects and grades wastepaper that is received at plant.
  • Ensures vehicle condition reports are filled out properly as required by corporate guidelines.
  • Complies with all safety policies and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
III. Qualifications A. Required Qualifications
  • 6 months of previous work experience.
  • Forklift Certified
B. Preferred Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 1 yearof previous work experience.
IV. Physical Requirements Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

Pay: The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $28.55. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a RRSP, and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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