Recycler - Kitchener (Full Time)

Talize; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% employee discount

Employer-paid benefits

2 weeks vacation

Birthday day off

Growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Planet-friendly mission

Job summary

Talize, a Canada-based thrift retailer, seeks a dependable warehouse associate to support donation handling, sorting, and backroom operations in a fast-paced setting.

You will weigh, label, and transfer donations, keep bins organized, monitor stock flow, and assist with safety, cleanliness, and basic administrative tasks.

Open weekends and holidays; the role offers a competitive hourly rate, 100% employer-paid benefits, two weeks of vacation, and a 50% employee discount.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a warehouse setting.
• Adherence to safety compliance.
• Operational efficiency and reliability.
• Technical and mechanical proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Donation Handling & Sorting: Offload, sort, and organize donated merchandise into the correct bins; weigh, label, and record items.
• Stock Flow and Backroom Operations: Replenish stock levels, relocate bins, dispose of unsellable items, support recycling and back-stock organization.
• Safety, Cleanliness & Compliance: Maintain a hazard-free area; operate balers/compactors (if certified); report hazards; perform basic inventory tasks.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Safety compliance

Operational efficiency

Technical proficiency

Tools

Forklift operation

Bailer operation

Garbage compactor

Job description

Who We Are – At Talize Fashion and lifestyle Meets Purpose!

At Talize, we’re more than a workplace, we’re a movement for sustainable living. Every day, you help communities shop with purpose, combining fashion and environmental impact. We believe opportunity is always in style. Whether you’re on the floor or behind the scenes, you’ll grow, thrive, and make a difference for your future and the planet. Our culture is fast-paced, fun, and people-first. We celebrate diversity, creativity, and collaboration, where every voice matters and every win counts.

Why Join Us?

We reward great work with great benefits — supporting your well-being on and off the clock.

Who You Are – A Safety-Focused Team Player with a Can-Do Attitude

You’re friendly, dependable, and energized by helping people. You thrive in a fast-paced store environment and enjoy keeping things organized, stocked, and looking great. Whether you’re assisting customers, running the register, recovering the floor, or supporting the team, you bring positivity and professionalism to every shift.

You communicate well, stay calm under pressure, and love working as part of a team. Most of all, you care about creating an amazing in-store experience and representing Talize’s values with pride. You show up ready to contribute, learn, and make every customer feel welcome.

The Role – Support sustainability from the ground up

We’re looking for a dependable, safety-focused team player who takes pride in accurate and efficient handling of donated merchandise. You thrive in a fast-paced, active environment, keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards, and support smooth backroom operations. Working closely with the Merchandise Processing Supervisor, you help offload, sort, weigh, label, and transfer donations to the appropriate areas, ensuring steady flow to the sales floor, minimizing waste, and supporting recycling initiatives.

Availability Requirements

This role requires open availability, including weekends, holidays, and closing shifts.

Pay Rate

$18.30 / hour

What You’ll Be Doing - Every Day is Game Day

Departmental Duties

• Donation Handling & Sorting:
  • Offload, sort, and organize donated merchandise into the correct bins.
  • Weigh, label, and record incoming items, keeping bins in proper date order.
  • Monitor donation bins and transfer items for processing as needed.
• Stock Flow and Backroom Operations:
  • Replenish sub-department stock levels and relocate re-routed bins.
  • Safely dispose of unsellable or ragged merchandise following company procedures.
  • Support baling, compacting, recycling, and back-stock organization.
  • Assist with sale-day preparation and general operational tasks.
• Safety, Cleanliness, & Compliance:
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free processing and donation area.
  • Operate balers, compactors, and forklifts (if certified) using proper safety steps.
  • Practice safe lifting, wear required PPE, and report hazards immediately.
  • Support basic administrative tasks such as recording weights and inventory data.

Must-Haves

What You Bring - Skills That Turn Heads

• 1+ years of experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Safety compliance.
• Operational efficiency.
• Technical and mechanical proficiency.

Additional Strengths That Make You Stand Out

• Previous experience operating a forklift, bailer, or garbage compactor.
• Previous work in a thrift retail environment.
• Valid Class G Driver's License with 3 years of experience driving delivery vans.

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, twisting, and moving throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull rolling containers up to 500 lbs.
• Exposure to dust, dirt, insects, garbage, and occasional rodents.
• Noisy environment with varying temperatures.
• Availability for days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Regular interaction with customers and the public.

Why You’ll Love Us - It’s Not Just a Job—It’s a Movement

• Competitive hourly rate.
• 50% employee discount when you shop at Talize store.
• 100% employer-paid benefits + 2 weeks of vacation time annually.
• Enjoy your birthday on us, with an extra paid day off.
• Exciting growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company.
• A vibrant, inclusive culture where your voice matters.
• A chance to be part of something bigger—reshaping retail while saving the planet.

Join the Movement - Let’s Do Great Things Together

Are you ready to make an impact, lead with purpose, and grow your career?

Your Path to Joining Us - The Interview Journey

Here’s What You Can Expect

• Application Review: Our team will carefully review your application and qualifications.
• Initial Phone Screen: If qualified, a quick chat to get to know you better and align your goals with ours.
• In-Person Interview: Qualified candidates are invited for a single interview with the General Manager or Assistant General Manager.
• Verbal Offer: Successful candidates may receive a verbal offer after the interview.
• Final Steps: Once the verbal offer is accepted, you will be sent a written offer with onboarding details.

We’ll keep the process transparent and efficient, with updates at every step.

Vacancy status:

This posting represents an active vacancy for which we are currently hiring

Talize is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment, where all Team Members and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at Talize. Please note, only the candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Talize welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.