General Labour

Emterra Group; Brampton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Green Employer

Competitive wages

Health benefits

EAP

Growth opportunities

Impact & change

Job summary

Emterra Tire Recycling Ltd., a division of Emterra Group, is seeking a General Labourer to support production line tasks, maintain cleanliness, and uphold safety standards. The role emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, and quality, with opportunities to lead by example.

You will unload trucks, move tires, monitor counts, and help keep the yard organized. Physical stamina and reliability are essential, with day/evening shifts as needed, in a Canadian Brampton facility committed to safety and

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of tire industry experience preferred.
• Ability to lead a small team and complete tasks promptly.
• Physically capable of lifting and moving items up to 60 lbs repeatedly.
• Willingness to work day and/or evening shifts as required.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Work independently with general or detailed instructions.
• Perform heavy manual tasks in varying weather conditions.
• Punctual and reliable team player.

Responsibilities

• Help unload trucks full of tires.
• Stack or move tires around the yard or warehouse.
• Ensure the accurate count of all tires unloaded.
• Clean around machines.
• Keep work areas organized.
• Provide leadership for the team by demonstrating high standards of work and safety.
• Maintain Health & Safety compliance per company policy and OHSA procedures.
• Continuously monitor performance of unloading and grading team.

Skills

Lead a small team

Heavy lifting (60 lbs)

Team collaboration

Work flexible shifts

Independent work

Punctual & reliable

Job description

Company Overview

Emterra Tire Recycling Ltd. is a proud division of Emterra Group and is a 100% Canadian, privately controlled company operating out of Brampton, Ontario. We haul and process used passenger, truck, industrial and agricultural tires. We are committed to preventing these end‑of‑life products from being disposed of in our landfills or littered on our natural landscapes. As a result of processing used tires, we have become a leading supplier of crumb rubber which can be transformed into many fantastic recycled products, such as road asphalt, playgrounds, and synthetic turf.

Job Summary

The General Labourer will be assisting with different tasks along the production line—general workplace cleanliness and maintenance. This role emphasizes safe work practices, team leadership, and maintaining high standards of efficiency and quality. The ideal candidate has experience in the tire industry, strong physical capability, and the ability to work independently while fostering effective team collaboration.

Position Description

• Help unload trucks full of tires.
• Stack or move tires around the yard or warehouse.
• Ensure the accurate count of all tires unloaded.
• Clean around machines.
• Keep work areas organized.
• Provide leadership for your team by demonstrating high standards of work practices and safety‑conscious behaviour.
• Maintain Health & Safety compliance in accordance with company policy, also utilizing OHSA procedures and practices.
• Continuously monitor the performance and activities of the unloading and grading team.

Skills & Qualifications

• 2–3 years of previous experience working in the automotive tire industry preferred.
• Must be able to lead a small team of workers and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Must be physically capable of lifting and moving items up to 60 lbs repetitively.
• Must be able to work both day and/or evening shift as required.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the operation.
• Work independently with general and/or detailed instructions.
• Perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions.
• Punctual, reliable, team player.

Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers.
• Competitive wages.
• Comprehensive health benefits (health, dental, and more depending on what you choose).
• Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the company.
• Be part of an entrepreneurial organization that wants to continue to learn and grow.
• Ability to have an impact and make change.

Emterra Group is committed to maintaining an equitable, fair, and diverse environment. Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case‑by‑case basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Please note that AI may be used to support the application review process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Human Resources Team. This posting is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.