Lead Hand – Regina Processing Plant Permanent, Full-Time

SARCAN Drop & Go; Regina; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Employer-matching pension plan

Family-friendly work schedules

Job summary

SARCAN Drop & Go, located in Regina, Canada, is seeking a Lead Hand for a permanent, full-time position. This role involves supervising staff, managing operational concerns, and ensuring equipment maintenance.

The ideal candidate should have at least three years of supervisory experience in an industrial setting, with a solid understanding of OH&S regulations. SARCAN promotes inclusivity and diversity while providing a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in an industrial setting, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Ability to work well with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated professionalism and ethical conduct.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff on the plant floor and ensure compliance with policies.
• Handle operational concerns in a timely manner.
• Maintain equipment and report necessary repairs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of OH&S regulations

Operation and maintenance of production equipment

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Forklift

Conveyors

Balers

Crushers

Job description

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Minimum Experience: Three years’ experience in an industrial setting, most recently in a supervisory role

Apply By: July 8, 2026

A career that counts.

At SARCAN, we create meaningful careers that matter in communities all across the province. Help us create a greener, more inclusive future for Saskatchewan by joining our team made up of people of all abilities.

At SARCAN we offer team members many opportunities, including:

• An opportunity to make a difference in the lives of your fellow team members, our customers, and our environment.
• An opportunity to succeed in a fun, supportive, accommodating and inclusive workplace.
• An opportunity to learn through many hands on and online educational opportunities.
• An opportunity to be rewarded fairly and equitably through competitive wages and benefits, which can include health and dental coverage, an employer‑matching pension plan, an employee assistance plan, and family‑friendly work schedules.
• An opportunity to be a part of a Saskatchewan tradition and one of Canada’s most successful recycling systems.

The life of a SARCAN Lead Hand.

As a Lead Hand, you will be responsible for:

• Supervising staff on the plant floor, ensuring proper coverage of workstations and employee compliance with SARCAN policies and procedures and OH&S guidelines and regulations. Training and orientating new production employees and delivering regular updates to existing employees. Providing input into staff evaluations and may participate in staff evaluation meetings conducted by the Processing Manager.
• Handling operational concerns (mechanical, staff, processing flows) in a timely manner.
• Maintaining equipment and logs for maintenance, reporting repairs where necessary.
• Reporting maintenance and repairs needed on semi‑trailers.
• Ensuring that all store supplies inventories are maintained.
• Coordinating the switching of yard trailers as required.
• Operating all plant equipment (e.g. forklift, conveyors, balers, crushers, etc.) as required.
• Assisting Foreperson with shipping and receiving duties (e.g. loading salvage, data entry, receiving Stores, etc.).
• Assuming the duties of the Processing Foreperson in the Foreperson’s absence.
• Attending training and workshops as required.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

What are the skills you must have to perform this role?

To be successful as a Lead Hand at SARCAN, you will need:

• Three (3) to four (4) years’ experience in an industrial setting, most recently in a supervisory role. Grade 12 is an asset.
• Working knowledge of OH&S regulations in an industrial setting.
• Solid understanding of the operation and maintenance of production equipment.
• Solid working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office.
• A strong degree of professionalism, while remaining highly personable and approachable in the company of people of all abilities, cultures, and backgrounds.
• To exhibit high ethical conduct, acting with integrity, sensitivity, and confidentiality.
• To be committed to teamwork and meeting team goals.
• Flexibility and the willingness to change priorities and deadlines.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• To provide a satisfactory criminal record check as a condition of employment.

Are you interested in joining our team?

SARC/SARCAN Recycling is committed to advancing a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and life experiences. We believe that each team member’s differences are what bring us together, deepening understanding and respect for each other. We acknowledge there are barriers many individuals have faced and still face in employment. SARC/SARCAN Recycling creates workplaces that are open, inclusive, and where all employees can contribute.

SARC/SARCAN will reasonably accommodate applicants’ needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please contact [e-mail] with any accommodation requests or inquiries and a member of our Human Resources team will respond to you.