Forklift Operator

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (drug, dental, vision,

LTD and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Employee discount programs

Opportunities for growth and impact

Job summary

Emterra Group is seeking a forklift operator to perform loading, weighing, and bag handling at our Hamilton facility. You will follow safety procedures, inspect equipment daily, and ensure accurate bag data for shipment.

The role requires a valid Ontario forklift license, minimum 2 years of forklift experience, and a dependable team player with strong attention to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Valid Ontario forklift license and formal training.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating/maintenance instructions.
• Must be punctual, reliable and a team player.
• Minimum 2 years experience operating forklifts in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate counter balance forklifts in an industrial setting.
• Observe safe work practices.
• Connect empty and loaded super sacks to bag filling devices.
• Weigh filled bags, record data, and load trailers for shipment.
• Perform daily safety inspections and report defects or safety concerns.
• Carry out simple maintenance such as cleaning or refueling.

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Who We Are
Canadian Liquids Processors Limited is a proud division of Emterra Group and is the only distillation facility of its type in Canada that is licensed with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks as well as Excise Canada. We are a 100% Canadian, privately controlled company operating out of Hamilton, Ontario. We have extensive experience in all aspects of product recycling, ethanol production and wastewater treatment resulting in cost-effective and environmentally conscious recycling.

Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group

• Opportunity to be part of one of Canada's Greenest Employers!
• Competitive wages and annual wage increases!
• Comprehensive health benefits (drug, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance)!
• Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the Company!
• Tuition reimbursement program and professional development support!
• Employee discount programs!
• Be part of an organization that wants to learn and grow!
• Ability to have impact and make change!

Job Duties

• Operate counter balance forklifts equipment in an industrial setting;
• Observe safe work practices;
• Connect empty and disconnect loaded super sacks from the bag filling devices;
• Weigh filled bags, complete bag tracking tickets, place bags in product storage areas, and record bag data when loading trailers for shipment;
• Conduct daily safety inspections on equipment you are operating and submit to shift supervisor;
• Immediately report defects, damage, or safety concerns with the machine to your shift supervisor before using it;
• Carry out simple maintenance such as cleaning or refueling.

Job Requirements

• Valid Ontario forklift license and formal training;
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50lbs, as well as bend and twist;
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals;
• Must be accountable and responsible in effectively resolving issues in a timely manner;
• Minimum 2 years experience operating forklifts in an industrial setting;
• Punctual, reliable, team player.

Emterra Group is committed to maintaining an equitable, fair, and diverse environment.

Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our dedicated Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Specialists.

Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Please note that AI may be used to support the application review process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Human Resources Team.

This posting is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.