Plant Labourer

GFL Environmental Inc.; Bennett; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. seeks a Plant Labourer at Bowmanville to manage waste receiving, handling, processing and disposal, including loading and unloading waste vehicles. The role supports daily operations and requires attention to safety procedures.

Shifts run Monday to Friday on a two-week rotation with early start times, and Sundays once every four weeks; outdoor work and physical tasks are common. Compliance and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in hazardous and non-hazardous waste management is an asset.
• Ability to lift upwards of 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a mostly outdoor environment.
• Willingness to work a rotating shift including Sundays (every 4 weeks)

Responsibilities

• Receive all client waste – bulk liquids/solids and containerized.
• Take samples from waste vehicles and containers for lab analysis.
• Load and unload waste vehicles including vacuum trucks, tankers, straight trucks and van trailers.
• Operate plant machinery and assist with general maintenance.
• Assist in waste treatment and wastewater treatment methods and processes.
• Prepare shipments of hazardous and non-hazardous waste for transport.
• Follow the company SOPs and report any defects or incidents.

Skills

Hazardous waste handling

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Heavy lifting

Tools

Propane forklift

Air diaphragm pumps

Job description

GFL Environmental is looking for Plant Labourers to join our growing liquid team out of our Bowmanville location. This position is full time, permanent.

The Plant Labourer will be primarily responsible for day-to-day operations with respect to waste receiving, handling, processing and disposal. The labourer will load and unload waste vehicles including vacuum trucks, tankers, straight trucks and van trailers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive all client waste – both bulk liquids/solids and containerized
• Take samples from waste vehicles and containers for lab analysis
• Load and unload waste vehicles including vacuum trucks, tankers, straight trucks and van trailers
• Operate plant machinery and assist with general maintenance
• Assisting in waste treatment and waste water treatment methods and processes
• Assist with preparing shipments of hazardous and non-hazardous waste for transport
• Gain a full understanding and working knowledge of the company’s standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ensure they are followed
• Notify the Shift Supervisor/General Manager of any defects, damages, mistakes, errors, contamination, spills, other incidents or accidents that are identified
• Document and report completion status of work assigned by the Shift Supervisor/Manager

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Must be able to work the following 2 shifts Monday-Friday on a 2 week rotation: 6:00am to 3:00pm and 2:30pm to 11:30pm. All labourers are also required to work one Sunday every 4 weeks.
• Previous hazardous and non-hazardous waste management experience is an asset
• Must be clean shaven.
• Previous experience operating air diaphragm pumps and bulk liquid transfer systems is an asset
• Ability to lift upwards of 50 lbs
• Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of required drug testing.
• Propane forklift experience/certification is an asset
• Must be motivated, able to multi-task, and work effectively in a team environment
• Must be comfortable working in a mostly outdoor environment
• Emergency response availability including evenings and weekends

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

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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.