Plant Labourer

GFL - Sewer Technologies Division; Bowmanville; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking Plant Labourers to join our liquid waste team at the Bowmanville location. The role is full-time and permanent, focusing on daily waste receiving, processing, and disposal workflows.

You will load/unload waste vehicles and operate plant machinery while supporting waste treatment processes and SOP adherence. Flexible availability for evenings/weekends and a physically demanding environment is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work 6:00am–3:00pm and 2:30pm–11:30pm on a rotating schedule, with one Sunday every 4 weeks.
• Hazardous and non-hazardous waste management experience is an asset.
• Must be clean shaven.
• Must be able to lift upwards of 50 lbs.
• Propane forklift experience/certification is an asset.
• Emergency response availability including evenings and weekends.

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.
• Assist in waste treatment and wastewater treatment methods and processes.
• Assist with preparing shipments of hazardous and non-hazardous waste for transport.
• Follow the company SOPs and report any defects or incidents to supervision.
• Document and report completion status of assigned work.

Skills

Shift work

Outdoor work

Team environment

Emergency response

Manual lifting

Tools

Propane forklift

Air diaphragm pumps

Bulk liquid transfer systems

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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Job ID: R39927

Job Profile: Plant Operator - Processing Facilities

Job Country: Canada