Ritchie Bros.

Asset management and heavy equipment auctions

Loader Operator 1

Forklift & Powered Equipment OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWhitchurch-Stouffville, ON, Canada

About the Job

Requirements

Candidates must have a valid driver's license and a high school diploma or equivalent.
Candidates must be able to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 20 pounds constantly, up to 50 pounds frequently, and over 100 pounds occasionally; reaching, handling, fingering, standing, walking, and sitting constantly; and bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, turning, climbing, and crawling frequently.
Candidates must be able to apply security, maintenance, and safety procedures to protect company and customer assets and use personal protective equipment such as safety gloves and safety glasses.
Candidates must be able to recognize unsafe situations, respond appropriately to accidents, and follow industry-specific hazardous-material handling regulations.
Candidates must remain alert to hazards associated with heavy equipment and vehicles in the work area.
Candidates should live within 30–45 minutes of the Stouffville branch.

Responsibilities

Operate a front-end loader to move vehicles and other equipment around the facility.
Load and unload trucks delivering or picking up vehicles.
Perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance to ensure the loader is functional and safe to operate.
Maintain lot inventory of vehicles and parts.
Document and record vehicle information, perform vehicle improvements such as shrink wrapping and steam cleaning, and complete light maintenance to prepare vehicles for sale.
Assist visitors by providing appropriate guidance or directing them to the appropriate person for additional assistance.
Remain calm and alert and avoid potential safety hazards or property damage while operating a front-end loader or other heavy equipment.
Maintain a safe work environment by immediately reporting company-policy violations to a supervisor or manager.

Desired Qualifications

Forklift or front-end loader operating experience, including Volvo L90G and L90H, is preferred.
Experience in the automotive, collision repair, or a related field is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of cars or general mechanical knowledge is an advantage.

We are offering a $1,000 sign on bonus for this role.
Please note: If you are a temporary worker or an internal employee working for RB Global you do not qualify for this bonus.

IAA, an RB Global, Inc. Company, our Loader Operators are essential to the success of our branch operations. They utilize our front-end loaders to maneuver vehicles around our facilities in preparation for auction.

While Loader Operators always focus on safety first, they understand the importance of a quick and smooth operation. As the frontline of IAA, this critical role enjoys learning new ways to use technology and being at the forefront of the auction industry in all our tools and resources.

Our requirements are that all candidates for this role must have a valid drivers' license and high school diploma (or equivalent). There are physical demands of this role, so please read them carefully and understand that this is no desk job.
An upbeat demeanor to ensure every customer interaction is positive is necessary! If you know about cars or have general mechanical knowledge, you will fit in great. Teamwork is incredibly important to our success!
While it is not required, it would be great if you have:
Candidates with a forklift or front-end loader (Volvo L90G and L90H) operating experience have found this role to be an exceptionally great fit. Experience in the automotive and collision repair and/or related field is strongly preferred
Candidates should live within 30-45 minutes of the Stouffville branch.

Physical Demand Highlights:

Ability to apply appropriate use of security, maintenance, and safety procedures to protect Company and customer assets
Ability to apply appropriate use of personal protective equipment (i.e., safety gloves, safety glasses)
Ability to avoid accidents by recognizing potentially unsafe situations and responding appropriately when accidents occur
Ability to follow appropriate industry-specific regulations related to the handling of hazardous materials
Ability to constantly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 lbs.
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull over 100 lbs.
Ability to constantly reach outward, handle and finger objects, stand, walk, and sit
Ability to frequently bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, climb, and crawl
This position involves primarily outdoor work in all types of weather
Must remain alert to potential hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles operated in their work area

This position is to fill an existing vacancy.

Utilizing a front-end loader to move vehicles and other equipment around the IAA facility
Loading and unloading trucks as they deliver or pick up vehicles
Making sure our equipment is fully functional, by performing routine inspections and basic maintenance and ensuring the safe operating condition of the loader
Being responsible for lot inventory of vehicles and parts
Documenting and recording vehicle information, performing vehicle improvements (i.e shrink wrapping, steam cleaning, etc.), and light maintenance in preparation for sale
Assisting visitors by providing appropriate guidance and/or advising them to the appropriate person for additional assistance
Remaining calm, alert, and actively avoiding potential safety hazards or situations that may cause damage to property while operating a front-end loader or other heavy equipment
Constantly maintaining a safe work environment by immediately reporting any violations of company policy to a supervisor or manage

Minimum Salary: $21.00

Maximum Salary: $22.00

About the Company

Ritchie Bros.

Asset management and heavy equipment auctions

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers connects buyers and sellers of heavy machinery, trucks, and other assets through auctions and asset-management services. Its core products are live and online auctions plus disposition and asset-management solutions that help sellers convert surplus equipment into cash and help buyers find and bid on used equipment. The auction process works by listing assets for sale in catalogs and conducting bidding—historically unreserved auctions and now increasingly online platforms—so buyers can bid from anywhere and sellers can reach a global audience. The company differentiates itself with a long history of transparency and integrity, a global footprint across more than 20 countries, and a shift toward online auctions that expands access and efficiency for both sides of the market. The goal is to provide a trusted, scalable marketplace that maximizes recovery for asset owners while delivering broad, convenient access to buyers worldwide.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Westchester, IL
Founded: 1958

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