Technician (Overnight Forklift)

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America; operating across Canada and the United States; offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management, and infrastructure development. Recognized by our signature fleet of bright green trucks and equipment, we offer a wide range of environmental and industrial services to businesses, communities, and households, providing a consolidated and sophisticated approach to meeting our customers’ needs. The Forklift Operator Key Responsibilities Physically load and unload containerized waste from straight trucks and van trailer Prep and load customer supplies on straight trucks and van trailer Move and organize containerized waste within the facility Process containers into the solid non-hazardous waste stream stations. Operate forklifts and assist with general maintenance. Gain a full understanding and working knowledge of the company’s standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ensure they are followed. Ensure superior customer service is provided. General shop clean-up and maintenance. Notify the Shift Supervisor/Operations Manager of any defects, damages, mistakes, errors, contamination, spills, other incidents or accidents that are identified. Maintain yard and warehouse cleanliness, dumping scrap metal and garbage into roll-off bins, and sweeping. Maintain yard and warehouse organization and security. Attend Household Hazardous Waste collection events to identify, classify and separate waste. Load containerized waste for transport back to facility. Other tasks as required. #GFLTalent We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [email protected] Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date. This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.

The Forklift Operator is responsible for physically loading and unloading containerized waste from trucks and organizing materials within the facility. They must also perform general shop maintenance, ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, and assist with household hazardous waste collection events.

Candidates must be able to operate forklifts and perform manual labor tasks in a warehouse environment. Valid work authorization in the country of employment is required, as the company does not provide visa sponsorship.

• Customer servicePreferred
• Forklift operationPreferred

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• Forklift operation
• Waste management
• Loading and unloading
• Facility maintenance
• Inventory organization
• Safety compliance
• Customer service
• Hazardous waste handling
• Equipment operation
• General labor
• Solid Waste Management
• Cleanliness
• Customer Service
• Forklift Truck
• Standard Operating Procedure
• Warehousing
• Waste Management
• Operations Management
• Waste Collection
• Loading And Unloading

• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Trades
• Transportation
• Forklift Operator
• Waste Truck Driver
• Heavy Truck and Lorry Drivers
• Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week