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Scrap Saw Operator

  • Brampton, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 9, 2026
  • 1 position

$22–$24 / hour

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education
High school
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The Scrap Saw Operator is responsible for efficiently operating the scrap saw and discarding extrusion materials into scrap bins. They also assist with production saw operations and utilize a counterbalance forklift to manage material flow as required.

Job details

Directly responsible to Shift Supervisor. Functionally responsible for operating the scrap saw efficiently and discarding extrusion into scrap bins. The team member can also be required (if they are qualified) to use a counter-balance for discarding material into scrap trailer. If required, the team member will also assist at the production saw following specifications outlined in the work order. Ensure that a safe working environment is maintained at all times. This will be done by following Company policies and procedures. We believe that every Employee is responsible to act safely and to model good safety practices. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties and responsibilities of the Scrap Saw Operator are detailed below, but not limited to the following: Saw Operation Verify material has a scrap label before proceeding to cut material. Operate the saw in an effective and cost efficient manner while safety standards. Responsible for reporting equipment malfunctions. Co-ordinate material flow with the shift Supervisor and Forklift driver Comply with all quality related policies, procedures and system requirements. Licensed, certified forklift drivers, assessed and permitted to operate forklift by ALMAG only, to assist with disposing scrap Assist at saw and stretcher operations in production as needed and requested by shift supervisor (will be cross-trained) All other activities as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience Grade 10 with some technical background and mechanical aptitude. Grade 12 would be an asset. Minimum 2 years’ experience on Counterbalance with a valid license Technical Skills/Competence 1-2 years in an industrial environment, knowledge of machinery and ability to read drawings an asset. Willing to train. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that goes beyond base pay, supporting your health, growth, and long-term success: Profit Sharing Health & Dental Health Care Spending Account Education Assistance Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Company Events Floater Days Paid Holidays Shift Premiums Annual safety footwear reimbursement program The expected pay range for this position is $22.26 - $24.08 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and business needs. Our organization may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled tools to support our recruitment initiatives.

What you’ll do

The Scrap Saw Operator is responsible for efficiently operating the scrap saw and discarding extrusion materials into scrap bins. They also assist with production saw operations and utilize a counterbalance forklift to manage material flow as required.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience operating a counterbalance forklift with a valid license. A Grade 10 education is required, with a technical background and mechanical aptitude preferred.

Benefits

  • Profit sharing
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Health care spending account
  • Education assistance program
  • Employee assistance program
  • Company events
  • Floater days
  • Paid holidays
  • Shift premiums
  • Annual safety footwear reimbursement program

Listed skills

  • Safety Compliance · Preferred
  • Quality Control · Preferred
  • Material Handling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Scrap saw operation
  • Counterbalance forklift operation
  • Material handling
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Reading technical drawings
  • Safety compliance
  • Quality control
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Industrial machinery operation
  • Extrusion
  • Dental Health
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Forklift Truck
  • Work Order
  • Machinery
  • Material Flow Management
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Operations
  • Safety Standards

Job areas

  • Manufacturing
  • Trades
  • Logistics
  • Saw Operator
  • Wood Processing Plant Operators
  • Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood

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