Forklift Operator
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Company Description
Founded in 1936, AIM Recycling, a division of American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned Canadian company that has become one of the world's leading metal recyclers. Fueled by a commitment to delivering exceptional service, AIM Recycling specializes in the recovery and recycling of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. With the dedication of over 4,000 valued employees, the company has grown into a multifaceted success story, with a global presence and over 135 clean, safe, reliable, and publicly accessible recycling facilities worldwide.
We are proud to actively contribute to a more sustainable future by transforming materials and giving them a second life. Driven by Purpose. Powered by People.
What we offer :
We are currently looking for a Forklift Operator for our Montréal-Est site.
Your responsibilities:
To join our team:
American Iron and Metal (AIM) and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, skin color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other class protected under applicable employment laws.
Founded in 1936, AIM Recycling, a division of American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned Canadian company that has become one of the world's leading metal recyclers. Fueled by a commitment to delivering exceptional service, AIM Recycling specializes in the recovery and recycling of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. With the dedication of over 4,000 valued employees, the company has grown into a multifaceted success story, with a global presence and over 135 clean, safe, reliable, and publicly accessible recycling facilities worldwide.
We are proud to actively contribute to a more sustainable future by transforming materials and giving them a second life. Driven by Purpose. Powered by People.
What we offer :
- Permanent full-time position;
- Stable daytime schedule: Monday to Friday from 6am to 2:30pm;
- Competitive salary, group insurance, and RRSP with employer contribution;
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and 24/7 telemedicine;
- New steel-toe safety boots provided upon hire;
- Training provided on equipment and recycling operations;
- Tools, support, and opportunities for professional development;
- AIM tuition assistance program (eligible after 5 years of continuous service);
- Dynamic, stimulating, and pleasant work environment.
We are currently looking for a Forklift Operator for our Montréal-Est site.
Your responsibilities:
- Inspect the machinery at the beginning of the shift and report any issues;
- Load and unload trailers and other transport vehicles;
- Safely move materials using a forklift;
- Prepare orders according to established instructions;
- Supply the sorting machine to ensure smooth operations;
- Assist the sorter by placing materials on pallets or in boxes;
- Identify materials and enter data into the system to ensure inventory accuracy.
To join our team:
- You have a valid and up-to-date forklift operator card;
- You have at least two (2) years of forklift operating experience;
- You are committed to working safely at all times;
- You are in excellent physical condition and comfortable with manual work;
- You are able to work in an industrial environment, both indoors and outdoors, regardless of weather conditions;
- You are responsible, resourceful, punctual, reliable, and able to work as part of a team;
- You are able to manage priorities.
American Iron and Metal (AIM) and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, skin color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other class protected under applicable employment laws.
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Responsibilities
Inspect the forklift at the start of each shift and report issues, then safely move materials and load or unload transport vehicles. Prepare orders, supply the sorting machine, assist with palletizing or boxing materials, and enter material information into the inventory system.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a valid forklift operator card and have at least two years of forklift operating experience. They must work safely, be physically fit for manual work in indoor and outdoor industrial conditions, and be responsible, reliable, punctual, resourceful, able to prioritize, and comfortable working with a team.
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Equipment Inspection
- Loading and Unloading
- Material Handling
- Order Preparation
- Sorting Machine Supply
- Palletizing
- Material Identification
- Inventory Data Entry
- Workplace Safety
- Manual Labor
- Teamwork
- Prioritization
- Reliability
- Punctuality
Benefits
- Group Insurance
- Employer-Contributed RRSP
- Employee Assistance Program
- 24/7 Telemedicine
- Steel-Toe Safety Boots
- Equipment and Operations Training
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Tuition Assistance Program
Visa sponsorship
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- Logistics
- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Forklift
- Forklift Operator Card
- Equipment Inspection
- Loading and Unloading
- Material Handling
- Order Preparation
- Sorting Machine
- Palletizing
- Inventory Accuracy
- Data Entry
- Ferrous Metals
- Non-Ferrous Metals
- Metal Recycling
- Industrial Environment
- Workplace Safety
- Manual Work
- Teamwork
- Prioritization