Truck Driver Helper (Seasonal) - GTA

Talize Inc / Recycling Rewards • Toronto, ON

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Recycling Rewards, we are a movement for a cleaner, greener future, keeping reusable items out of landfills and giving them a second life. Our culture is fast-paced, hands-on, and people-first, celebrating teamwork, diversity, and innovation. Every shift makes a difference, helping you build skills, grow your career, and contribute to something bigger. We are looking for a dependable, hands-on team member to support donation collection routes, ensuring they run safely and efficiently. This role involves supporting the driver with collecting and loading donated goods, maintaining clean and organized bin sites, and handling items with care. You will thrive in a fast-paced, physical role requiring manual work, attention to detail, and strict adherence to safety procedures. Effective communication with your driver partner, following route instructions, and reporting site issues are key. By working safely, staying organized, and representing the company professionally, you will ensure smooth operations and support Recycling Rewards’ mission of sustainability and community impact.

Requirements

• Physically able to lift, carry, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely in a team environment.
• Previous experience in general labour, warehouse, or waste/recycling work.
• Experience working outdoors or on routes (helper/driver assistant).
• Basic knowledge of safety practices and PPE use.
• 0–1 year of related experience.
• Familiarity with donation, recycling, or logistics operations.
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 lbs, with occasional heavier items requiring team lifting.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, and climbing in and out of trucks throughout the day.
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment with continuous movement.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow) and adapt to changing environmental conditions.
• Extended periods of standing, walking, and riding in a truck between collection sites.
• Exposure to dust, odors, and variable conditions associated with donation bins and handling used goods.
• Must be able to follow safe lifting practices and adhere to health and safety protocols at all times.
• Work involves traveling between multiple locations daily as part of a collection route.
• Must be available to work starting at 6:15 AM for 8–10-hour shifts, Monday to Friday, with weekend flexibility as required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred, not required).

Responsibilities

• Support the driver during daily donation bin collections.
• Assist with collecting and loading donated materials onto the truck.
• Support the driver with unloading donation bins and transferring materials into the truck.
• Follow daily route instructions provided by the driver or dispatch.
• Help maintain cleanliness and organization at bin locations.
• Clean and maintain donation bin areas, removing garbage and debris as required.
• Maintains clean and presentable donation sites.
• Follow safe handling practices when working with donations and waste materials.
• Follow basic health and safety requirements, including use of PPE.
• Handle donations safely and in accordance with company guidelines.
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures, including proper use of PPE.
• Represent the company professionally while working in public areas.
• Assist with other tasks as needed to support the driver and daily operations.
• Identify and report issues at bin sites, including overflow, damage, or illegal dumping.
• Improves route efficiency and productivity.
• Supports donation collection targets.
• Helps build a strong public image and community trust.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate.
• 4% vacation pay paid with each pay cheque
• Exciting growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company.
• A vibrant, inclusive culture where your voice matters.
• A chance to be part of something bigger while saving the planet one pick up at a time.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED