Plant Labourer

GFL Environmental Inc.; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking a Plant Labourer for their Bailieboro location, responsible for key operations regarding waste management. Candidates should have experience with waste handling, machinery operation, and the ability to work outdoors. This role involves lifting heavy materials and following standard safety procedures diligently.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in waste management is an asset.
• Emergency response availability including evenings and weekends is required.
• Motivated individual who works effectively in an outdoor environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process client waste including both bulk liquids and solids.
• Operate plant machinery and assist with general maintenance.
• Sort hazardous materials according to specific criteria.

Skills

Hazardous waste management

Non-hazardous waste management

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Operating air diaphragm pumps

Bulk liquid transfer

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

Valid G License

Propane forklift certification

Job description

GFL Environmental is looking for a Plant Labourer to join our growing liquid team out of our Bailieboro location.

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
• Load and unload waste vehicles including vacuum trucks, tankers, straight trucks and van trailers
• Operate plant machinery and assist with general maintenance
• 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
• Sorting hazardous materials, separating them according to specific criteria and directing them to the appropriate areas for processing or shipping
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Previous hazardous and non-hazardous waste management experience is an asset
• Previous experience operating air diaphragm pumps and bulk liquid transfer systems is an asset
• Ability to lift upwards of 50 lbs
• Valid G License with a good driver abstract.
• Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of required drug and alcohol 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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