Facility Operator, Processing Facilities

GFL Environmental Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Located at our Corunna Facility, GFL Environmental Inc. operates in the Ontario Onsite division, delivering environmental and industrial services including tank cleaning, dredging, dewatering, water treatment and waste processing on customer sites year-round.

Responsibilities include safe waste processing, loading/unloading, ensuring compliance with protocols, operating mobile processing equipment, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform moderately labour intensive and repetitious tasks.
• Physically fit with the ability to lift +50lbs and stand for extended periods of time.
• Mechanically inclined; knowledge of pumps and process equipment is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills; strong planning and organizational abilities.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems; able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure waste is processed in a timely and safe manner.
• Assist with loading and unloading of trucks and containers.
• Ensure incoming and outgoing waste conforms with acceptance protocol.
• Operate mobile processing machinery and equipment and troubleshoot processing issues.
• Follow safe operation procedures at all times and complete paperwork on time.
• Complete job hazard risk assessments and promote a safety culture.
• Provide superior customer service and perform general shop clean up and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Labour tasks

Physical fitness

Mechanical aptitude

Pumps and equipment knowledge

Communication skills

Planning & organization

Problem solving

Teamwork & independence

Job description

Located out of our Corunna Facility, Operators in GFL’s Ontario Onsite division are part of a specialized group responsible for completing a variety of environmental and industrial services, including tank cleaning, dredging, dewatering, water treatment and waste processing. This work is completed year-round, using mobile equipment directly on customer sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure waste is processed in a timely and safe manner
• Assist with the loading and unloading of trucks and containers
• Ensure incoming and outgoing waste conforms with acceptance protocol
• Operation of mobile processing machinery and equipment and troubleshoot any processing issues
• Ensure safe operation and procedures are followed at all times
• Complete paperwork properly & ensure it is submitted on time
• Complete job hazard risk assessments
• Promote a safety culture with all employees
• Ensure superior customer service is provided
• General shop clean up and equipment maintenance
• Other miscellaneous tasks as required

Requirements

• Preference will be given to applicants with a vaild DZ License and clean driver’s abstract

Knowledge, Skills and Key Competencies

• Ability to perform moderately labour intensive and repetitious tasks
• Physically fit with the ability to lift +50lbs and stand for extended periods of time
• Mechanically inclined
• Knowledge of pumps and process equipment considered an asset
• Excellent communication skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Able to work independently and in a team environment

Equal Opportunity

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.

Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.

Current GFL Employees

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At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.