Entry Level Material Handler and Route Driver Trainee

Clean Harbors, Inc.; London; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

RRSP matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Safety-Kleen, a Clean Harbors company, is seeking an Entry Level Material Handler and Route Driver Trainee in London, ON. The role starts with learning warehouse operations and safety procedures, with progression toward a Route Driver handling hazardous and regulated waste across customer sites and disposal locations in compliance with Transport Canada and TDG.

You will work on warehouse tasks, learn safe transportation, and gradually assume responsibilities for loading, inventory, and material

Qualifications

• Valid G driver's license and a reliable means of transportation.
• Clean driving record is required.
• Experience in an industrial warehouse and inventory control is expected.
• Forklift operation experience is highly preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with customers.
• Vacuum truck operation experience is a strong asset.
• Experience in hazardous waste or environmental services is an asset.
• Physical stamina for a demanding role with potential sales duties.
• Proficiency with basic software applications is required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily warehouse operations and cover for route drivers as needed.
• Learn safe transportation practices for hazardous waste per TDG regulations.
• Assist with loading/unloading, drum segregation, and proper placement.
• Monitor load weights and ensure efficient use of vehicles and equipment.
• Transfer materials to support production and assembly flow.
• Deliver materials to workstations and manage bench stock.
• Identify shortages and help address parts and materials needs.
• Maintain inventory records, stock logs, and related documentation.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely.
• Follow vehicle placarding requirements and company safety policies.
• Keep daily logs, timecards, expense reports, and inspection records organized.
• Perform other duties as assigned while adhering to safety procedures.

Skills

G license

Clean driving record

Warehouse experience

Forklift experience

Customer communication

Vacuum truck experience

Hazardous waste experience

Sales orientation

Computer skills

Job description

Safety-Kleen, a Clean Harbors company, is seeking an Entry Level Material Handler and Route Driver Trainee to join their safety conscious team in London, ON. This role begins with learning our warehouse operations, company policies, and safety procedures. The goal will be to progress into a Route Driver that safely transports hazardous and regulated waste between customer sites, company facilities, and approved disposal locations in compliance with Transport Canada and TDG regulations.

Why work for Safety-Kleen?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages: $24/hr. + overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive health benefit coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
• Group RRSP with company matching component.
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement.
• Positive and safe work environments.
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support daily warehouse operations and eventually provide vacation/absence coverage for internal Safety-Kleen route drivers (SSR/VSSR).
• Learn and apply safe transportation practices for hazardous waste in compliance with Transport Canada and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations.
• Assist with the proper loading and unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, including correct drum segregation, securement, and placement.
• Monitor load weights and ensure proper and efficient utilization of company vehicles and equipment.
• Transfer materials, equipment, kits, and supplies to support efficient material flow throughout production and assembly areas.
• Deliver materials to assembly workstations, maintain bench stock, and move completed assemblies and jobs between work areas and cost centers.
• Identify and transfer required parts and materials to address shortages and support timely completion of assemblies.
• Verify and maintain inventory records, stock logs, shortage reports, and other required documentation.
• Operate material-handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet handlers, skids, hand trucks, and other warehouse equipment.
• Learn and follow proper vehicle placarding requirements in accordance with company policies, Transport Canada regulations, and TDG requirements.
• Maintain accurate daily logs, worksheets, timecards, expense reports, dispatch and trip reports, and vehicle inspection documentation.
• Follow all company safety procedures and regulatory requirements while handling, transporting, and storing materials and waste.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid G driver's license and reliable transportation required; Class DZ license is considered a strong asset.
• Clean Driving record.
• Previous industrial warehouse and inventory experience required.
• Forklift operating experience highly preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills to assist customers.
• Vacuum truck operating experience considered a strong asset.
• Experience in the hazardous waste or environmental services industry is an asset.
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding role that also includes sales responsibilities.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with basic software applications required.

Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world-class environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest re-refinery capacity in North America, allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons each year. Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint. PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE. MAKE GREEN WORK

Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company, is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Clean Harbors welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Job Schedule: Full time

Locations: 1040 & 1044 Hargrieve Road