Why WM Canada?

People are the driving force behind everything we do.

From drivers and technicians to analysts, managers and corporate professionals, every employee plays a role in delivering essential services that support communities across Canada.

Whether you're starting your career, growing your expertise or taking the next step into leadership, you'll find opportunities to build a long-term future at WM Canada.

We invest in our people through training, development and opportunities to grow because we believe great careers are built, not found. In fact, many of our leaders began their careers in frontline and technical roles, reflecting our commitment to developing talent from within.

More than a job. A career you can count on.

At WM Canada, our frontline employees keep communities moving every day.

Whether you're driving routes, operating equipment or helping deliver essential services, you'll be part of a team that values hard work, safety, professionalism and looking out for one another.

What matters most to our frontline employees

Reliable, year-round work
Work in an essential industry that communities depend on every day.

Competitive pay and benefits
Earn a strong living with access to perks, retirement programs and opportunities for additional earnings.

Work that fits your life

Build a long-term career while making time for family, friends and the priorities that matter most.

Safety comes first
We invest in training, equipment and processes designed to help employees work safely every day.

Real opportunities to grow
Many of our supervisors, managers and operational leaders started in frontline roles.

Modern equipment and technology
Work with well-maintained equipment and tools that help you do your job safely and efficiently.

Why people stay

- Stable employment

- Team-oriented culture

- Opportunities to advance

- Strong commitment to safety

- Modern equipment and technology

- Pride in serving local communities

Join a team that's building stronger communities every day.





This is a union position located at our Cambridge Material Recycling Facility.

Starting Wage: $28.55/hr.

Day Shift: 5:30 am - 2:00 pm

Afternoon Shift: 1:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Shift: Mondays – Fridays, overtime based on business needs

I. Job Summary

Operates one or two pieces of equipment including but not limited to baler, front-end loader, bobcat, candensifier or forklift to transport or bind paper or other loose materials to facilitate handling.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Sorts and grades material.
- Fills and operates candensifier.
- Records materials or items received or distributed and mark materials with identifying information.
- Maintains inventory records.
- Compiles worksheets or tickets from customer specifications.
- Insures material is being fed properly onto conveyor.
- Coordinates flow of material.
- Starts baler up on time, read monitor, which displays functions of baler, and reacts quickly to machine prompts and alarms, and ensures proper operation.
- Monitors and documents downtime.
- Insures safety around working areas.
- Checks quality of material before it is baled or shipped.
- Coordinates with MRF Manager to see what material needs to be baled or shipped.
- Performs routine maintenance and daily inspection on equipment such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
- Keeps supply of wire on hand for baler.
- Operates loader, forklift, bobcat, or other equipment to move material to designated area.
- Keeps surrounding work areas clean.
- Unloads, tags, and stacks material in proper rows by raising and lowering lifting device.




- Loads or unloads materials into or out of trailers and railcars.
- Moves material from baler.
- Dumps containers, bins, and gaylords of materials.
- Reads loading, unloading sheets and bills of ladings.
- Completes necessary load and unload tally sheets.
- Inspects and grades wastepaper that is received at plant.
- Ensures vehicle condition reports are filled out properly as required by corporate guidelines.
- Complies with all safety policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

- 6 months of previous work experience.
- Forklift Certified

B. Preferred Qualifications

- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 year of previous work experience.

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

- This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

Pay: The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $28.55. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a RRSP, and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.

📌 Forklift Operator (Canada)
🏢 WM
📍 Canada