Afternoon Plant Operator - Waste Processing & Handling

GFL Environmental Inc.; Brantford; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Coverage

RRSP Matching

Professional growth opportunities

Community involvement

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a Plant Operator for the afternoon shift at 96 Middleton Street, Brantford, ON. The role focuses on waste receiving, handling, processing, and disposal with hands-on operation of plant equipment.

Responsibilities include waste sampling, loading/unloading vehicles, and maintaining SOP compliance in an outdoor environment. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Prior hazardous and non-hazardous waste management experience is an asset.
• Experience operating air diaphragm pumps and bulk liquid transfer systems is an asset.
• Propane forklift experience/certification is an asset.
• Motivated, able to multi-task, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Safety conscious and detail oriented.
• Comfortable working in a mostly outdoor environment.
• Ability to follow procedures and execute work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift upwards of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Receive all client waste – both bulk liquids/solids and containerized.
• Take samples from waste vehicles for lab analysis.
• Load and unload waste vehicles including vacuum trucks, tankers, oil trucks, straight trucks and van trailers.
• Operate plant machinery and assist with general maintenance.
• Work while using respirator.
• Assist in waste paint blending methods and processes.
• Assist with preparing shipments of hazardous and non-hazardous waste for transport.
• Understand and follow SOPs, and ensure they are followed.
• Notify supervisor/manager of defects, damages, or incidents.
• Document and report completion status of work assigned.
• Comply with safety, hygiene, and PPE rules.
• Maintain work area to meet housekeeping and environmental standards.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Outdoor work tolerance

Tools

Air diaphragm pumps

Bulk liquid transfer systems

Propane forklift

Job description

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a Plant Operator for the afternoon shift at 96 Middleton Street, Brantford, ON. The role focuses on waste receiving, handling, processing, and disposal with hands-on operation of plant equipment.

Responsibilities include waste sampling, loading/unloading vehicles, and maintaining SOP compliance in an outdoor environment. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to environmental regulations.