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/Forklift Operator
SOS Personnel (Sarnia) Inc. —Corunna, ON
- From $24.15 an hour
- Full-time
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
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18h
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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Material Handler X5
BITS Recruiting —London, ON
- From $18 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Outlook
- Inventory control
- Customer service
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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18h
Material Handler
Agilus by Synergie —London, ON
- $19 an hour
- Day shift
- ERP systems
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
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5d
Material Handlers/FL Drivers – Swing Shift or Midnights – $21.50/hr
Canadian Executive Search Group Inc. —Windsor, ON
- $21.50 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Forklift
17h
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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12d
Material Handler
Armstrong Fluid Technology —Scarborough, ON
- $19–$21 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Inventory control
- English
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10d
Material Handler - 1st Shift
Morgan Truck Body —Caledon, ON
- $22.88 an hour
- Overtime
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Designated paid holidays
- Dental care
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7d
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Gillfor Distribution —Saskatoon, SK
- $20–$23 an hour
- Full-time
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
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Production Lead - 12 Hour
Mauser Packaging Solutions —Langley, BC
- $30–$36 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Forklift
- Supervising experience
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Material Handler
TC Transcontinental —Paris, ON
- $21–$23 an hour
- Overtime
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Organizational skills
- Dental care
- Paid time off
12d
Warehouseperson - HSL, Local 1
Irving Shipbuilding —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Team Lead - Manufacturing II,Mfg,Operations,Production,PRD2
SC Johnson Professional —Brantford, ON
- $43,000–$56,500 a year
- Full-time
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
- Profit sharing
CN Material Handler 1
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope —Langley, BC
- From $22 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Quick apply
Warehouse Associate
CJ Logistics —Toronto, ON
- $20–$22 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- High school diploma or GED
- Warehouse experience
Quick apply
Material Handler (3-month Contract)
Giesecke+Devrient —Markham, ON
- $19 an hour
- Temporary
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
Material Handler
JACK & JONES —Anjou, QC
- Full-time
- Organizational skills
- Dental care
- Vision care
12d
Material Handler
TCL Supply Chain —Acheson, AB
- From $22.59 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- No experience needed
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental care
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Material Handler
De Havilland —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Quick apply
10d

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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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