Loader Operator - Days

GFL Environmental Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Hamilton is seeking a motivated individual to support a variety of tasks within the facility. Reporting to the Supervisor, you will assist with operating assignments and maintain accurate records. The role requires standing for long periods and the ability to work in an industrial setting.

The position operates on a 5-day week with potential additional hours to meet customer needs. A safety-sensitive role, you may be subject to a drug and alcohol test.

Qualifications

• Labor-intensive duties with heavy lifting required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous equipment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process solid materials, liquids, and slurries as described.
• Handle containerized waste and load/offload trucks.
• Maintain processing records for your area (drums, batteries).
• Operate forklift to move materials within the facility.
• Use a floor sweeper for housekeeping and cleaning.
• Perform daily housekeeping and proper storage of containers.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

Verbal & written comms

Tools

Forklift

Front-end loader

Backhoe

Floor sweeper

Job description

GFL Environmental Hamilton is looking for someone with flexibility and the right attitude to perform various tasks within the facility to meet the needs of our customers.

Reporting to the Supervisor, the position is accountable for providing assistance in the completion of various operating assignments.

Shift time: 6 AM - 2 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Process of solid materials, solidification of liquids and slurries, offload and load trucks using front-end loader and back hoes
• Process containerized waste such as drums, pails and totes by emptying, bulking, scraping and cutting containers
• Maintain accurate and legible processing records as per your assigned work area (i.e drums, or batteries)
• Operate a forklift to move materials within the facility and to perform other warehousing type tasks
• Operate a floor sweeper to assist with general housekeeping and cleaning
• Perform general housekeeping on a daily basis, including segregation and proper storage of containers, snow removal, cleaning and warehouse organization
• Attend and participate in safety meetings and tool talks
• Report all safety incidents, equipment malfunction or any substandard performance to supervisor
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills And Key Competencies

• Previous knowledge of waste management operations is preferred
• Must be able to perform labor intensive duties (i.e heavy lifting is required)
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must have previous equipment experience

Working Conditions

• You must be able to stand for long periods of time
• You may be exposed to environmental conditions such as hot, cold, dirt, dust, wet or noise
• You must be able to work independently and as part of a larger team environment
• You must be able to communicate in English both verbally and electronically

Work Schedule

This position will operate in an industrial setting that operates 5 days per week. You may be required to work additional hours and/or outside of regular hours to meet customer requirements.

This is a safety sensitive position. Offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of a drug and alcohol test.

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