Forklift Operator (Overnight Shift)

GFL Environmental Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator for the overnight shift. In this role, you will be responsible for loading and unloading containerized waste, maintaining cleanliness in the facility, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. The ideal candidate will have forklift experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Join a company committed to equal opportunity and make a difference in your community by contributing to environmentally responsible waste management practices.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience is mandatory; backhoe experience is a plus.
• Availability for overnight shifts is required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload containerized waste from trucks and trailers.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the yard and warehouse.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Forklift Operator (Overnight Shift)

GFL Ottawa is looking for a forklift operator to join the overnight shift (Monday to Friday from 12 AM-8:30 AM).

Key Responsibilities:

• Physically load and unload containerized waste from straight trucks and van trailer.
• Prep and load customer supplies on straight trucks and van trailer.
• Move and organize containerized waste within the facility.
• Operate forklifts and assist with general maintenance.
• Gain a full understanding and working knowledge of the company’s standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ensure they are followed.
• Ensure superior customer service is provided.
• General shop clean-up and maintenance.
• Notify the Shift Supervisor/Operations Manager of any defects, damages, mistakes, errors, contamination, spills, other incidents or accidents that are identified.
• Maintain yard and warehouse cleanliness, dumping scrap metal and garbage into roll-off bins, and sweeping.
• Maintain yard and warehouse organization and security.
• Attend Household Hazardous Waste collection events to identify, classify and separate waste. Load containerized waste for transport back to facility.
• Other tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Forklift experience mandatory, backhoe experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Preferably (not mandatory) your own transportation to work.
• Availability for overnight shift required.
• Ability to perform moderately labour intensive and repetitious tasks.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [e-mail].