Loader Operator - Days

GFL Environmental Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Hamilton is seeking a flexible, safety-conscious individual to perform various tasks in our facility, reporting to the Supervisor. The role involves assisting in completing operating assignments to meet customer needs.

The shift runs 6 AM to 2 PM and requires standing for long periods and adherence to safety procedures. This is a safety-sensitive position with drug/alcohol testing as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

• Heavy lifting and labor-intensive duties required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous equipment experience preferred.
• Knowledge of waste management operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process solid materials and manage liquids/slurries with front-end loaders and back hoes.
• Process containerized waste (drums, pails, totes) by emptying, bulking, scraping and cutting containers.
• Maintain accurate processing records for assigned work area (e.g., drums, batteries).
• Operate a forklift to move materials within the facility and perform warehousing tasks.
• Operate a floor sweeper for housekeeping and cleaning.
• Perform daily housekeeping including proper storage of containers, snow removal, and warehouse organization.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Equipment experience

Communication skills

Waste management knowledge

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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