Loader Operator
Location:
300 Rodick Road, Markham, Ontario
Position Type:
Permanent Full-Time
Reporting To:
Site Supervisor
Start Date:
Immediately
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 5:00pm to 1:00am
Compensation:
$30.75 per hour
About Miller Waste Systems:
Founded in 1961, Miller Waste Systems is a proudly Canadian, family-owned company with 65 years of experience providing waste management and diversion services to municipalities, businesses, and industries across Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.
Today, Miller Waste operates collection fleets, recycling facilities, transfer stations, and composting operations that help communities manage waste responsibly while recovering valuable resources from the waste stream.
Miller Waste has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 16 consecutive years, a distinction that reflects our commitment to strong leadership, operational excellence, and a culture that values our people.
At Miller Waste, our people are our greatest strength. We provide a safe workplace, competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to build a long-term career with a company that is trusted by the communities it serves.
Summary
The Loader Operator is responsible for safely operating heavy equipment to support the efficient movement, loading, and compacting of waste materials. The role involves supporting daily site operations, including vehicle spotting, load inspections, traffic direction, and material handling. Ensures equipment, work areas, and facility grounds are maintained safely, cleanly, and efficiently. Works closely with drivers, site staff, supervisors, customers, and contractors while following all safety and operational procedures.
Responsibilities
In the position of Loader Operator, your responsibilities will include; but are not limited to:
Must adhere to Miller Waste System safety protocols and must be familiar with occupational Health & Safety Act.
Complete understanding of the required Hand Signals for spotting vehicles
Spotting all required vehicles to the recycle bins or transfer as required
Inspect and remove obvious contamination from loads
Preforming and documenting inspections and maintenance on the machinery prior to the opening of the facility
Loading Transport Trucks with Solid Waste at an efficient and safe speed
Operate a Material Compactor used to compact the waste into the transport trucks safely and effectively
Compacting material on roll off bins being sent for disposal in a safe and professional manner
Coordinate with staff prior to compacting roll-off bins, ensuring safety measures are in place
Reporting all incidents and issues to immediate supervisor
Perform visual inspections of loads for contamination purposes as well as direct traffic to proper drop off locations
Comply with ISO procedures, Standard Operating Procedures and all Health and Safety Regulations and Policies
Ensure awareness of MWS’s safety guidelines
Inspecting the workplace for hazardous and/or potentially hazardous conditions
Liaise with other supervisors, drivers, contractors and regional staff in a professional and team-oriented manner
Coordinate with roll off driver to maintain seamless transitions of bins
Safe refueling of Loader
Assisting in the daily checks of scales, audits, site inspections.
Weighing vehicles in and out
Snow shovelling, salting, sweeping, litter picking and other lawn and property maintenance as required
Power washing of the scales, compactor, and Loader as required under contract
Ensure Personal Protective Equipment is worn
General housekeeping duties, yard clean up
Seasonal property maintenance (i.e. snow shovelling, sweeping, litter cleanup)
Assisting customers with directions, questions, and unloading of material
Highly developed organizational, punctual and has team building skills
Ensure that the entire outside grounds and the facility inside are clean and always organized
Qualifications and Competencies
Successful candidates will…