Welcome to Cascades!

Every day, our team takes pride in rolling up their sleeves to create products that are mindful of the environment.
Join us as a Skid Steer Operator in Buffalo and help bring materials to life in a workplace where health and safety always come first.

What’s in it for you

Taking care of our people is in our nature - so you’ll enjoy:

• Starting pay: $19.00 - $20.50 (Depending on experience)
• Hours: 7:00am to 3:30pm
• Full-time position with guaranteed hours for job stability
• A full range of benefits: group insurance, telemedicine, and an employer-contributed retirement plan
• Profit sharing and employee share purchase plan - so you can share in our success
• Employee assistance program, because your physical and mental well-being matters
• Referral bonus - help grow the team and get rewarded

What you’ll do

As a Skid Steer Operator, you’ll be at the heart of operations - right on the floor where materials take shape. 
Your day-to-day:

• Operate Equipment Safely: Run a skid steer to move, stockpile, load, and feed recyclable materials into conveyor systems.

• Process Materials: Sort, grade, and manually handle specialty materials according to quality standards and team goals.

• Inspect & Maintain: Conduct pre-shift equipment checks, complete paperwork, and immediately report maintenance or safety concerns.

• Support Plant Operations: Assist with receiving incoming loads, directing facility traffic, and maintaining clean, safe work areas.

• Prioritize Safety: Strictly follow environmental regulations, company policies, and look out for pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

Your strengths as a Skid Steer Operator

You are a natural fit for this role if:

• You have 3+ months of experience operating a skid steer or similar mobile equipment (forklift or loader experience is a plus).

• You thrive in a fast-paced, industrial environment and possess excellent situational awareness.

• You are comfortable working in indoor/outdoor settings with exposure to dust, noise, machinery, and changing weather.

• You can meet the physical demands of the role: sitting, standing, climbing in/out of equipment, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

• You have a strong safety mindset and are ready to wear required PPE at all times (including 6-inch steel-toed boots).

• You possess basic communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative team attitude.

If you bring the same care to who you are as to what you do, we’d love to meet you!

Apply now and join our team as Skid Steer Operator in Buffalo.

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably. This posting is for an active vacancy within our organization. 

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