Recycler - Langley

About Talize

Talize is a purpose-driven fashion and lifestyle retailer focused on sustainable living. The company combines style with environmental responsibility, creating opportunities for communities to shop with impact. Its workplace is described as energetic, inclusive, and collaborative, with an emphasis on diversity, creativity, and teamwork.

Role Overview

Talize is hiring a dependable, safety-minded Recycler to support backroom and donation-processing operations in Langley, British Columbia. In this active, fast-moving role, you will help manage donated merchandise efficiently, keep processing areas orderly and safe, and support the movement of items to the sales floor while reducing waste and contributing to recycling efforts.

This position requires open availability, including weekends, holidays, and closing shifts. The pay rate is $18.60 per hour.

What You Will Do

• Receive, unload, sort, and organize donated items into the correct containers or bins.
• Weigh, tag, and log incoming merchandise while maintaining proper bin date order.
• Track donation bins and move items for processing when needed.
• Restock sub-department inventory and reposition bins that have been redirected.
• Dispose of unsellable or damaged goods in line with company procedures.
• Assist with baling, compacting, recycling, and back-stock organization.
• Help prepare for sale days and carry out general operational support tasks.
• Keep the processing and donation areas clean, orderly, and free from hazards.
• Use balers, compactors, and forklifts safely when certified and required.
• Follow safe lifting practices, wear the required protective equipment, and report hazards right away.
• Complete basic administrative tracking, including weight records and inventory data.

Who This Role Suits

This opportunity is best suited to a friendly, reliable team member who stays positive in a busy retail setting, communicates clearly, and enjoys hands-on work. The right candidate is organized, customer-aware, and comfortable supporting both behind-the-scenes operations and team needs while reflecting Talize’s values with professionalism.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of warehouse experience.
• Strong attention to safety and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work efficiently and keep operations moving smoothly.
• Mechanical and technical aptitude for handling processing equipment and related tasks.
• Experience using a forklift, baler, or garbage compactor is an advantage.
• Background in a thrift retail environment is an added plus.
• Valid Class G driver’s licence with 3 years of experience driving delivery vans is a plus.
• Availability for days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, twist, and move throughout the shift.
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs and push or pull rolling containers up to 500 lbs.
• Comfort working around dust, dirt, insects, garbage, and occasional rodents.
• Willingness to work in a noisy environment with changing temperatures.
• Regular interaction with customers and the public.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay.
• 50% employee discount at Talize stores.
• Employer-paid benefits covering 100% of premiums plus 2 weeks of vacation each year.
• An extra paid day off for your birthday.
• Strong opportunities for growth in a fast-expanding company.
• Inclusive, energetic culture where employee input is valued.
• The chance to contribute to a sustainability-focused mission in retail.

Hiring Process

Applicants can expect a step-by-step selection process that includes application review, an initial phone screening, one in-person interview with the General Manager or Assistant General Manager, a possible verbal offer, and then a written offer with onboarding details after acceptance.

Additional Information

This posting is for an active vacancy, and the employer is currently accepting applications. The company is an equal opportunity employer and works to maintain an accessible and inclusive environment for team members and customers. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply, and accommodations are available upon request during the selection process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.