Glass Production – Forklift / Front End Loader Operator

ABL Employment.com; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A hiring company in Hamilton is seeking Counterbalance Forklift operators with heavy equipment experience. Candidates must be able to work flexible full-time hours and operate in various weather conditions. The ideal candidate will have a valid forklift certification and experience in manufacturing environments. Pay starts at $24/hr with a raise to $25.50/hr upon hire, and responsibilities include operating equipment and performing maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift certification, preferably Counterbalance.
• Experience operating heavy equipment like Front End Loaders.
• Ability to pass a criminal record check.
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and front-end loader for glass cleaning operations.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
• Report inconsistencies and follow standard repair procedures.
• Perform repetitive lifting and manual tasks.

Skills

Counterbalance Forklift Certification

Construction experience

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Warehouse Experience

Manufacturing experience

Job description

UPCOMING ROLES!

Candidates must be available to work full time until at least Dec 2025.

MUST DRIVE TO LOCATION.

Our client in Waterdown is hiring for Counterbalance Forklift operators with front end loader/heavy equipment experience! This company is a historical site, being in business for over 100 years in beautiful Waterdown.

This is a very dusty environment and there is a garbage odor at times. Environment can be hot or cold depending on weather.

To be considered for this role you must have:

• Valid forklift certification (Counterbalance ideal)
• Construction/heavy equipment operation experience (Front End Loaders)
• QA experience within manufacturing environments (packaging, reporting, quality control, shipping/receiving, etc)
• Be bondable (able to pass a criminal record check)
• Have own car to get to and from work
• Be comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs and performing repetitive motions

Pay: $24/hr – if hired, you will get a raise to $25.50/hr!

Hours: 6am‑2:30pm, 2pm‑10:30pm or 10pm‑6:30am Mon‑Fri (may change depending on business needs so workers must be flexible).

Duties include:

• Operating Glass Cleaning or Glass Operations equipment (forklift and front‑end loader)
• Cleaning of the plant as required
• Daily maintenance of equipment
• Reporting any inconsistencies and using standard repair procedures
• Sweeping, shoveling (repetitive movements)
• Other duties as assigned

Apply today! Submit your resume to [e-mail] and complete the email/text survey to complete your application. We thank all who apply; however only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

For more information on how to apply, call 905‑547‑0560.

Skills often associated with this type of position or similar positions include: Front end loader, Construction experience, Counterbalance Forklift Certification, Forklift experience, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Warehouse Experience, Manufacturing.