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Fork Lift Certified Recycler - Whitby (Full Time) Job Description Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM Who We Are At Talize Fashion and lifestyle Meets Purpose! At Talize, were more than a workplace, were a movement for sustainable living. Every day, you help communities shop with purpose, combining fashion and environmental impact. We believe opportunity is always in style. Whether you''re on the floor or behind the scenes, youll grow, thrive, and make a difference for your future and the planet. Our culture is fast-paced, fun, and people-first. We celebrate diversity, creativity, and collaboration, where every voice matters and every win counts. Why Join Us? We reward great work with great benefits supporting your wellbeing on and off the clock. Ready to make an impact? Lets do it together. Who You Are A Safety-Focused Team Player with a Can-Do Attitude Youre friendly, dependable, and energized by helping people. You thrive in a fastpaced store environment and enjoy keeping things organized, stocked, and looking great. Whether you''re assisting customers, running the register, recovering the floor, or supporting the team, you bring positivity and professionalism to every shift. You communicate well, stay calm under pressure, and love working as part of a team. Most of all, you care about creating an amazing instore experience and representing Talizes values with pride. You show up ready to contribute, learn, and make every customer feel welcome. The Role Support sustainability from the ground up Were looking for a dependable, safetyconscious team player who is forklift certified and thrives in a fastpaced retail processing environment. You support daily backofhouse operations by safely handling, sorting, and moving recyclable and donated merchandise, operating forklifts, maintaining recycling equipment, and processing waste streams with accuracy. Working closely with the Merchandise Processing Team, you help ensure smooth merchandise flow across all subdepartments while contributing to operational efficiency, sustainability initiatives, and safety compliance. Availability Requirements This role requires open availability, including weekends, holidays, morning, and closing shifts. Pay Rate $18.20/hr What Youll Be Doing - Every Day is Game Day Departmental Duties Offload, sort, and organize donated merchandise and recyclable material into correct bins and categories. Weigh, label, and record incoming items, keeping bins in proper date order. Assist in sorting recyclable, ragged, and unsellable merchandise according to SOPs and environmental guidelines. Stock Flow, Equipment Operation, & Backroom Support: Safely operate forklifts, balers, compactors, and other recycling equipment to load, unload, relocate, and bale merchandise. Relocate rerouted bins and replenish subdepartment stock levels based on workflow needs. Execute proper disposal, baling, and compaction procedures to support waste management and sustainability efforts. Monitor garbage levels, donation bins, and compactor capacity to prevent overflow and maintain constant workflow. Support receiving, recycling, and backstock organization, including documenting weights, dates, and vendor information. Assist with saleday preparation and general operational tasks. Complete preoperational forklift checks and follow all equipment safety protocols without exception. Wear required PPE, practice safe lifting, and maintain safe equipment operation at all times. Keep processing, donation, and recycling areas clean, organized, and free of hazards. Report any incidents, hazards, equipment issues, or safety concerns immediately to management. Follow lossprevention procedures and adhere to all company safety and housekeeping standards. What You Bring - Skills That Turn Heads MustHaves: Valid Forklift Certification with at least 1 year of experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or materialhandling environment. 1+ year of operational efficiency and reliability demonstrated through consistent productivity in warehouse or recycling operations. Technical and mechanical proficiency in operating forklifts, balers, or compactors (minimum 1 year preferred). Additional Strengths That Make You Stand Out Previous experience operating a forklift, bailer, or garbage compactor. Previous work in a thrift retail environment. Physical Requirements and Work Environment Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, twisting, and moving throughout the shift. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull rolling containers up to 500 lbs. Exposure to dust, dirt, insects, garbage, and occasional rodents. Noisy environment with varying temperatures. Availability for days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Regular interaction with customers and the public. Why Youll Love Us - Its Not Just a JobIts a Movement Competitive hourly rate. 50% employee discount when you shop at Talize store. 100% employerpaid benefits + 2 weeks vacation time per annum. Enjoy your birthday on us, with an extra paid day off. Exciting growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company. A vibrant, inclusive culture where your voice matters. A chance to be part of something biggerreshaping retail while saving the planet. Join the Movement - Lets Do Great Things Together Are you ready to make an impact, lead with purpose, and grow your career? Apply now and lets transform the world of retailone sustainable step at a time. Your Path to Joining Us - The Interview Journey Heres what you can expect: Application Review: Our team will carefully review your application and qualifications. Initial Phone Screen: If qualified, a quick chat to get to know you better and align your goals with ours. InPerson Interview: Qualified candidates are invited for a single interview with the General Manager or Assistant General Manager. Verbal Offer: Successful candidates may receive a verbal offer after the interview. Final Steps: Once the verbal offer is accepted, you will be sent a written offer with onboarding details. Well keep the process transparent and efficient, with updates at every step. Vacancy status: This posting represents an active vacancy for which we are currently hiring Talize is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment, where all Team Members and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at Talize. Please note, only the candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Talize welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr