Loader - Victoria

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Victoria; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Growth opportunities

Impactful, meaningful work

Job summary

Emterra Group in Victoria, BC is seeking Swampers to join our curbside recycling and depot support team. You will assist drivers, collect residential materials, perform heavy lifting, and help operate truck compaction controls.

We offer competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits, an Employee Assistance Program, and a collaborative, growth‑minded environment within Canada’s Greenest Employers. Training provided and opportunities to contribute to the circular economy.

Qualifications

• Safety minded approach to the daily tasks.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Clean attendance record and punctuality.
• Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Client service and public interaction skills – written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Collect curbside materials from residential homes.
• Heavy lifting and manual handling (55lbs/25 kgs) as required.
• Maintain a record of tagged bins.
• Operate truck compaction controls.
• Accompany driver to/from the route and processing depots.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety minded

Strong work ethic

Attendance record

Equipment operation

Public interaction

Job description

Who We Are

Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. organizations have been deemed to be an “essential service” by providing collection and processing for recycling, organics, and waste that keep our communities clean and safe. With customer service and safety as our focus, we are looking for an energetic and driven employee to support our growing company and play a crucial role in waste diversion and the circular economy. Emterra is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) and the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE).

Job Summary

We are currently seeking Swampers to join our Victoria operations which includes; curbside recycling collection, recycle plant support and general yard labor.

The core of the work will be dedicated to Curbside Collections Trucks. Swampers are responsible for assisting drivers to collect residential recycling and deposit it at a processing depot.

Position Description

• Collect curbside materials from residential homes
• Repetitive tasks including heavy lifting (55lbs/25 kgs)
• Maintain a record of tagged bins
• Operate truck compaction controls
• Accompany driver to/from the route and the processing depots
• Perform other related duties

Skills & Qualifications

• Safety minded approach to the daily tasks
• Strong work ethic
• Clean attendance record
• Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
• Client service and public interaction skills – written and verbal

Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group

• 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 a 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.