Location: Ottawa, ON
Position: Full-Time
Company: CFT Recycling

About Us:

At CFT Recycling, we’re more than just a recycling facility - we’re a team driven by sustainability and community pride. As a fast-growing, locally owned operation, we’re committed to reducing waste and making a positive environmental impact. When you work with us, your effort directly supports a cleaner, greener future for everyone.

Position Overview:

We’re looking for a Non-Ferrous Processor to join our growing team at CFT Recycling. This role is ideal for someone with experience in construction or other hands-on labour environments who enjoys working with tools and equipment. You’ll be responsible for sorting, handling, and processing various metals, while ensuring a safe, organized, and efficient worksite every day.

The starting wage for this position is $18-22 per hour depending on your skills and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet, direct, and support customers during unloading to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Inspect incoming loads for ferrous, non-ferrous metals, tires and deductions to ensure proper identification and sorting.
• Communicate clearly with customers and coordinate with the scale house team.
• Maintain accurate understanding of materials and proper handling.
• Maintain and sweep the shred pad; ensure work areas remain safe and tidy.
• Assist with offloading and facilitate material movement when required.
• Operate equipment (loader, forklift, skid steer) as needed
• Support general site operations in an outdoor, physically active environment
• Perform basic computer-related tasks as part of daily operations and documentation

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years+ experience in construction, general labour, or similar hands-on work environments is considered a strong asset.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs consistently and work outdoors in all weather conditions year-round
• Experience using power tools and performing physically demanding tasks.
• Experience operating forklifts, skid steers, pallet jacks, or quick cut tools is considered a strong asset
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player.

Why Work With Us:

• Group benefits plan – includes medical & dental care
• Training provided in-house with opportunities to grow
• Annual boot allowance
• Hiring referral bonuses – $250 for each successful hire you recommend
• Growth opportunities in a sustainability-driven company
• Make a real impact on your community and the environment