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Loraas Recycle is currently looking to fill the position of Loader Operator. If you are looking for a career with a local company that offers regular work hours and stable employment, this position may be for you!
Duties:
- Loading and unloading of trucks
- Directing traffic in and around the material delivery and sorting areas
- Sorting and baling of various recyclable materials
- General housekeeping duties related to the warehouse
- Adhere to all safety procedures and policies according to company Safety Manual and OH&S Regulations
- Perform daily safety and maintenance checks and report any issues or items of concern found
- Operation of both forklift and loader in warehouse environment
- Hours of work will be Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 6:00pm
Qualifications:
- Must be physically fit
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Safety conscious
- Motivated and productive
- Mechanical aptitude/maintenance experience an asset
- 3-5 years experience operating a Loader, preferably in a warehouse environment
- Forklift operation experience seen as an asset
- Certificate in Loader Operation required
- Must have a Class 5 drivers license with clean abstract
- As a condition of employment, all new employees to safety sensitive positions must successfully pass a substance test within a two week period of their hiring date. A criminal record check will also be required.
We offer:
- Family/team atmosphere where staff are valued and appreciated
- Excellent well maintained equipment and facilities
- Competitive or above industry wage rates with annual review
- Annual bonus incentive based upon performance and annual evaluation
- Blue Cross Benefits Plan
- Pension Plan with increasing employer contributions with years of service
- Canada Savings Bond payroll deduction plan
- Many other benefits and perks
- Opportunities for learning, advancement, personal growth, and challenge
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification
Specific Skills
- Perform minor repairs to equipment
- Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
- Operate heavy equipment
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
- Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
Type of Heavy Equipment Operated
- Loader
- Forklift
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots