Fork Lift Certified Recyler

Who We Are
Talize is a proudly Canadian owned and operated for-profit thrift retailer. At Talize, we aspire to challenge boundaries and make fashion sustainable, unique, and affordable - we recognize the importance of shopping sustainably. We’re passionate about sustainable fashion because we know we’re helping the planet at the same time as providing our customers with amazing value That means offering unbeatable prices on brand names, designer fashions, accessories, leather goods, footwear, housewares, book, toys and more - all while contributing to the health and sustainability of our planet.
At Talize, you'll be serving the community by helping them lead a more sustainable lifestyle. A place with unlimited opportunities to learn and grow while unleashing your highest potential each day. You'll be part of a “people and customer first” culture; a workplace that is fun, fast paced, collaborative, diverse and inclusive. We provide a productive work environment, where every perspective is valued. Talize also takes a holistic approach for providing great benefits and rewarding employees.
Who You Are
The Role
The role of a forklift-certified recycler involves a range of responsibilities focused on efficient material handling, recycling processes, and contributing to the store’s operational success and sustainability goals. Key aspects of this role includes material handling and logistics, recycling and waste management, inventory management, safety and maintenance, processing support, sustainability initiatives, continuous improvement

**Responsibilities**:
Departmental Duties
- Offload trailer of donated merchandise, placing all merchandise in appropriate bins.
- Weigh bins, properly record and label, and put in order from oldest to newest.
- Monitor garbage levels, ensure garbage bins are removed before full.
- Frequently check garbage compacter level and operate when necessary.
- Continuously monitor stock levels for sub-departments and replenish bins when stock level is low.
- Relocate re-routed bins to respected sub-departments.
- Properly dispose of all unsellable and ragged off merchandise, and hazardous material.
- Monitor donation bins at the front of the store and transfer items to the back area to be processed.
- Bail all unsellable or ragged off merchandise.
- Oversee all back stock work.

Health and Safety
- Operating recycling equipment while following health and safety protocols.
- Hold valid training and forklift certification.
- Ensure that the merchandise processing area is kept in an organized and clean manner in accordance to company housekeeping standards.
- Take precautionary measures and follow company guidelines against external and internal theft.
- Maintain a safe workplace by identifying and properly removing any hazards and reporting hazards to management and the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
- Immediately report employee accidents to management.
- Ensure proper PPE is worn while performing various tasks.
- Practice safe lifting and handling of merchandise.

Other Duties
- Input date, driver, vendor, location number and cart weight into the receiving spreadsheet to monitor stock on hand inventory levels.
- Assist management with the preparation and execution of sale days.
- Perform additional job-related duties as requested by management.

Core Competencies
- Communication: effective verbal and written communication skills are crucial for conveying ideas, collaborating with colleagues, and presenting information clearly.
- Adaptability: the ability to quickly adjust to changing circumstances and embrace new technologies, processes, or methods.
- Problem Solving: the capacity to identify challenges, analyze them, and develop practical solutions.
- Time Management: efficiently managing one's own time and tasks to meet deadlines and goals.
- Teamwork: collaborating with others, valuing diversity of perspectives, and contributing to group success.
- Technical Proficiency: proficiency in the necessary tools, software, and equipment relevant to the individual's role.
- Critical Thinking: the ability to evaluate information and make informed decisions based on evidence and logic.
- Self-Motivation: taking initiative and being proactive in pursuing personal and professional development.
- Emotional Intelligence: understanding and managing one's emotions and effectively relating to others in the workplace.
- Ethical and Professional Behavior: demonstrating integrity, honesty, and professionalism in all interactions.

Education, Experience and Requirements
- 1+ years of experience working in a warehouse environment.
- Must have a valid forklift certification
- Previous experience operating a forklift, bailer, or garbage compactor is considered an asset.
- Previous work in a thrift retail environment is considered an asset.
- Valid Class G Driver's License with 3 years of experience driving delivery vans preferred.

**Physical Requirements and work environment**:

- Ability to stand and