ETWMF-Loader Operator

Miller Waste Systems; Markham; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Waste Systems is seeking a Loader Operator in Markham, Ontario to safely operate heavy equipment for loading and compacting waste materials. The role supports daily site operations and requires attention to safety and efficiency.

You will assist with vehicle spotting, load inspections, traffic direction, and maintaining clean, safe work areas while following all safety procedures and cooperating with drivers, supervisors, and contractors.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods and work outdoors in varying weather.
• Must be a team player and operate heavy equipment safely.
• Adhere to safety protocols and Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely to load and compact waste materials.
• Spot and direct vehicle movements; inspect loads for contamination.
• Maintain safe, clean work areas and report incidents to supervisor.
• Follow ISO procedures and health and safety regulations.
• Assist with scales, audits, and site inspections.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Stamina

Heavy lifting

Tools

Loader operation machinery

Job description

Loader Operator

Location: 300 Rodick Road, Markham, Ontario

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Reporting To: Site Supervisor

Start Date: Immediately

Hours: Monday to Friday, 5:00pm to 1:00am

Compensation: $30.75 per hour

About Miller Waste Systems:

Founded in 1961, Miller Waste Systems is a proudly Canadian, family-owned company with 65 years of experience providing waste management and diversion services to municipalities, businesses, and industries across Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.

Today, Miller Waste operates collection fleets, recycling facilities, transfer stations, and composting operations that help communities manage waste responsibly while recovering valuable resources from the waste stream.

Miller Waste has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 16 consecutive years, a distinction that reflects our commitment to strong leadership, operational excellence, and a culture that values our people.

At Miller Waste, our people are our greatest strength. We provide a safe workplace, competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to build a long-term career with a company that is trusted by the communities it serves.

Summary

The Loader Operator is responsible for safely operating heavy equipment to support the efficient movement, loading, and compacting of waste materials. The role involves supporting daily site operations, including vehicle spotting, load inspections, traffic direction, and material handling. Ensures equipment, work areas, and facility grounds are maintained safely, cleanly, and efficiently. Works closely with drivers, site staff, supervisors, customers, and contractors while following all safety and operational procedures.

Responsibilities

In the position of Loader Operator, your responsibilities will include; but are not limited to:

• Must adhere to Miller Waste System safety protocols and must be familiar with occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Complete understanding of the required Hand Signals for spotting vehicles
• Spotting all required vehicles to the recycle bins or transfer as required
• Inspect and remove obvious contamination from loads
• Preforming and documenting inspections and maintenance on the machinery prior to the opening of the facility
• Loading Transport Trucks with Solid Waste at an efficient and safe speed
• Operate a Material Compactor used to compact the waste into the transport trucks safely and effectively
• Compacting material on roll off bins being sent for disposal in a safe and professional manner
• Coordinate with staff prior to compacting roll-off bins, ensuring safety measures are in place
• Reporting all incidents and issues to immediate supervisor
• Perform visual inspections of loads for contamination purposes as well as direct traffic to proper drop off locations
• Comply with ISO procedures, Standard Operating Procedures and all Health and Safety Regulations and Policies
• Ensure awareness of MWS’s safety guidelines
• Inspecting the workplace for hazardous and/or potentially hazardous conditions
• Liaise with other supervisors, drivers, contractors and regional staff in a professional and team-oriented manner
• Coordinate with roll off driver to maintain seamless transitions of bins
• Safe refueling of Loader
• Assisting in the daily checks of scales, audits, site inspections.
• Weighing vehicles in and out
• Snow shovelling, salting, sweeping, litter picking and other lawn and property maintenance as required
• Power washing of the scales, compactor, and Loader as required under contract
• Ensure Personal Protective Equipment is worn
• General housekeeping duties, yard clean up
• Seasonal property maintenance (i.e. snow shovelling, sweeping, litter cleanup)
• Assisting customers with directions, questions, and unloading of material
• Highly developed organizational, punctual and has team building skills
• Ensure that the entire outside grounds and the facility inside are clean and always organized

Qualifications and Competencies

• Successful candidates will have a good understanding of customer service, equipment and site operations. In this position you will be required to stand for long periods of time and be exposed to the different weather elements
• Must be a team player and function safely around heavy equipment
• General safe working habits are a must.
• Heavy lifting is required up to 50 lbs.
• Required to fill in for any vacations or sick calls, while providing continuous supervision in all other called upon responsibilities
• May be required to work extended hours, including holidays so your own transportation is an asset.

Posting closing date:

This posting will remain active until it has been filled.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

We realize that you may not feel you have every qualification listed and that working to secure a career can be stressful. If you feel that you meet most of the company’s needs and that your passion for your work adds value to a growing company, we would still love to hear from you.

Miller Waste Systems is committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.

We are committed to providing people with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services and are fully compliant with applicable provincial Disabilities Acts.

Miller Waste Systems strives to be an employer of choice. As a proudly Canadian, privately owned and operated Waste Company we have over 65 years’ experience of providing quality service to all our customers. We have been successful in achieving this goal by providing a family and employee centric environment at all our locations. We provide industry leading work environment and compensation, benefits, and pension programs.