Lead material handler Jobs

Lead Hand – Scrap Metal Recycling Operations (Afternoon Shift)
CAC Metal Recycling —Acheson, AB
- From $30 an hour
- Overtime
- Heavy equipment operation
- Supervising experience
- No university degree
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Material Handler/Order Picker
Custom Building Products —Cambridge, ON
- $23–$24 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Basic math
- Forklift
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Brand Ambassador
XMC Sponsorship and Experiential Marketing —Lake Cowichan, BC
- $22–$25 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Sales
- Customer service
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Night Kitchen Lead
The Grad Club —London, ON
- $17.60–$23.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Customer service
- Flexible schedule
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General Labourer Team Member
TOYOTETSU CANADA INC —Simcoe, ON
- $20.55 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Manufacturing
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Production Control Leader
MITSUI HIGH-TEC CANADA —Brantford, ON
- $27.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Leadership
- Dental care
Lead Hand Production Associate - 12-hour Rotating Continental Shifts
Cube Packaging Solutions —Aurora, ON
- 12 hour shift
- Basic math
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Labor and Material Handler – Contract Term (Positions Available)
Saskatoon Custom Powder Coating —Saskatoon, SK
- $16 an hour
- Temporary
- English
- Forklift
- In-person
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Saw Operator / Material Handler (Metals) / Warehouse Team
EMJ METALS —Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
- Bar
- Forklift
- Computer skills
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Forklift Operator
Accu-Staff Resources —Windsor, ON
- $19–$24 an hour
- Overtime
- Heavy lifting
- Basic math
- Forklift
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5d
Production Senior Operator - Continental Night Shift
Gay Lea Foods —Toronto, ON
- $25.75–$32.05 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Computer skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Process Technician
RAM PLASTICS INC —Toronto, ON
- $20–$30 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- English
- Forklift
- Math
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Material Handler
H2R Business Solutions —Brantford, ON
- $21–$23 an hour
- Forklift
- Analysis skills
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SHOP LABORER / PAINT PREP TECHNICHIAN
Mani Industrial Coatings Inc —Red Deer County, AB
- $16.63–$20.00 an hour
- Overtime
- Forklift
- Power tools
- Construction experience
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Material Handler
HyLife —Winnipeg, MB
- From $18.30 an hour
- Overtime
- Heavy lifting
- English
- Forklift
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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5d
Bilingual Senior Execution Manager, Experiential Marketing & Retail Sampling
Embr —Toronto, ON
- $75,000–$90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- Marketing
- English
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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6d
Assistant Shipper & Stager
Norquest Industries Inc. —Edmonton, AB
- $21–$23 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Heavy lifting
- Forklift
- Warehouse experience
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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11d
Material Handler
Napoleon —Barrie, ON
- Monday to Friday
- ERP systems
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Material Handler
Dica Electronics Ltd —Carleton Place, ON
- Day shift
- Heavy lifting
- English
- High school diploma or GED
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TMP Material Handler
Archway Canada Inc. —Mississauga, ON
- $24 an hour
- Basic math
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
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Lead Hand – Scrap Metal Recycling Operations (Afternoon Shift)

CAC Metal Recycling -
Acheson, AB

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Job details

Full-time
From $30 an hour

Qualifications

Class 5 Licence
Heavy equipment operation
Supervising experience
Rigging
Manufacturing
Communication skills

Full job description

Position Summary

CAC Metal Recycling is seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Hand to support the daily coordination of yard operations and provide leadership to equipment operators and labour crews. The successful candidate will combine advanced heavy equipment operating skills with strong leadership abilities to ensure safe, efficient, and productive processing of scrap metal materials.

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the Lead Hand serves as the primary link between management and frontline employees, helping coordinate daily operations, support production goals, and maintain a safe and productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Operations

Report directly to the Operations Manager on daily production, equipment performance, and operational issues.
Coordinate and prioritize daily activities of operators and yard personnel.
Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to employees.
Assist with onboarding and development of new team members.
Support the Operations Manager in improving productivity, workflow efficiency, and operational performance.
Act as the on-site lead in the absence of the Operations Manager.

Equipment Operation & Material Processing

Operate material handlers equipped with grapple, magnet, shear, and other attachments.
Process materials such as pipe, exchangers, modules, structural steel, farm equipment, and demolition scrap.
Load and unload trailers, demo boxes, and other transportation equipment safely and efficiently.
Assist with material sorting, inventory control, and yard organization.
Ensure production targets and quality standards are met.

Safety & Equipment Care

Promote and follow all company safety policies and procedures.
Conduct equipment inspections and report hazards or equipment issues.
Ensure proper use of PPE and safe work practices.
Perform routine cleaning, fueling, lubrication, and minor equipment maintenance.

Yard Operations

Maintain an organized and efficient yard layout.
Assist with load verification, material identification, and shipping activities.
Support accurate operational records and inventory tracking.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum 5 years of heavy equipment operating experience, preferably in scrap metal recycling, demolition, construction, forestry, mining, or related industries.
Previous Lead Hand, Crew Lead, or supervisory experience preferred.
Experience operating grapple, magnet, and shear attachments.
Experience with Sany, Komatsu, Hitachi, Liebherr, Sennebogen, JCB, Case, Acculoader, or similar equipment.
Strong understanding of scrap processing operations and material handling.
Knowledge of load securement, rigging, and equipment counterbalance principles.
Ability to calculate weights, dimensions, and volumes.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Heavy Equipment Operator Certification or equivalent experience preferred.
Valid Class 5 Driver's License required.

What We Offer

Year-round employment
Overtime opportunities
Regular reviews and incentives
Leadership development opportunities
Company-paid benefits upon qualification
Sick day pay upon qualification
Great team environment

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In Person

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care
Life insurance
Paid time off

Application question(s):

Are you available to work the afternoon shift (11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)?

Work Location: In person

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