Wire Recycler

Job Title: Wire Recycler

Location: Kingston, Ontario

Shift/Hours: Monday to Friday

• Morning Shift: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Afternoon Shift: 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Must be flexible to work both shifts

Pay Rate: $20.00/hr

The Wire Recycler will support daily recycling operations by sorting, stripping, processing, and preparing wire and cable materials for recycling. This role involves operating wire-processing equipment, identifying different wire and material types, separating recyclable materials, and maintaining a clean and safe work area.

This position is suited for someone who is detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and comfortable performing hands-on physical work in a warehouse or recycling environment.

Responsibilities:

• Sort and identify wire and cable by type, size, insulation, and material
• Identify and separate copper, aluminum, PVC, XLPE-insulated wire, and other recyclable materials
• Operate wire-stripping and wire-processing equipment safely and efficiently
• Adjust equipment settings based on wire size, insulation type, and material
• Remove insulation and separate recyclable materials for processing
• Operate a plastic baler to prepare insulation and plastic materials for recycling
• Move wire, cable, and recyclable materials using pallet jacks and other material-handling equipment
• Inspect processed materials for quality and proper separation
• Complete basic production or processing records as required
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Complete routine equipment checks and report concerns to the supervisor
• Follow company safety procedures, recycling guidelines, and work instructions
• Perform other related warehouse or recycling duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Previous wire recycling, cable processing, manufacturing, warehouse, or similar experience considered an asset
• Experience operating wire-stripping equipment considered an asset
• Knowledge of copper, aluminum, PVC, XLPE, or other wire and cable materials considered an asset
• Experience operating a plastic baler considered an asset
• Able to identify and separate different recyclable materials
• Strong attention to detail and material quality
• Good hand-eye coordination and mechanical aptitude
• Able to lift and handle materials weighing 50 lbs. or more
• Comfortable standing, bending, reaching, and performing physical tasks throughout the shift
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-focused
• Required PPE must be worn, including safety footwear, gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection

We acknowledge that software used in our recruitment and selection process may have Artificial Intelligence components built in but confirm that all work assignment decisions are made by our expertly trained staff. The position advertised here is for a current vacancy.