Machine Operator

Combined Metal Industries; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A metal recycling company in Kitchener seeks an Equipment Operator to manage heavy machinery for processing recycled metals. Candidates should be able to operate heavy equipment safely and prepare materials for shipment. The role offers extensive training, a supportive culture, and various employee benefits including safety allowances and clean work environments. If you thrive in a multi-cultural team atmosphere and want to make an impact, apply with your resume.

Benefits

Change rooms with lockers and showers

Lunchroom with microwaves and fridges

Yearly Safety Boot Allowance

Uniforms and Laundering Service

On-the-job training

Inclusive work environment

Performance-based increases

Qualifications

• Safe operation of heavy equipment to compact and process materials.
• Ability to prepare and load materials for shipments.
• Experience with balers and leadership is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment to process, sort, and move material.
• Loads material into containers, trucks, and rail cars.
• Maintains a clean and organized yard.

Skills

Safely operate heavy equipment

Load material into baler

General housekeeping of yard

Education

Heavy Equipment Operator Certification

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Equipment Operator Competitive start rate based on experience! Shift: Continental Shift (5:00am to 5:00pm) Here’s what we do…

CMI sources and processes recycled ferrous and non-ferrous metals across North America and ensure they do not end up in a landfill or go to waste. Our recycling stream ensures that all the ferrous and non-ferrous metals that enter our yards will create something new again!

Here’s where you come in!

We are growing and need a Equipment Operator to join our team at our Cambridge site. You will be trained to operator various pieces of equipment, process and prepare recycled metals for shipment to our customers who will use as raw material in the production of new goods. We offer a team environment that values your work as equal and never forgotten.

Now that you know about us, we want to know more about you! We are looking for someone who can:

• Safely operate heavy equipment to compact, process, sort and move material
• Load material into baler, operate baler controls
• Prepare and load material in containers, trucks and rail cars for shipments
• General housekeeping of yard

We think it would be awesome if you have:

• Heavy Equipment Operator Certification is an asset
• Leadership experience is an asset
• Previous experience with a baler is an asset

A few super cool things about us / what we offer:

• Change rooms with lockers and showers
• Lunchroom equipped with microwaves, fridges, coffee
• Yearly Safety Boot Allowance
• Uniforms and Laundering Service
• Organized, clean, and well-maintained work environment
• On the job training with CMI’s culture of learning and opportunities to advance
• An inclusive, friendly and multi-cultural environment
• Progressive and approachable leadership team focused on winning and continuous improvement
• Our commitment to your health and safety, and the health and safety of our customers, neighbours and others around us
• A purposeful role protecting theli>
• A competitive salary, excellent benefits and performance-based increases

Are you already picturing yourself at CMI? We thought you might be! Send us your resume and let us know how you would you make an impact at CMI. To learn more about us

At CMI we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace, free of bias and discrimination, where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where feasible. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.