Plant Operator

GFL Environmental Inc.; Pickering; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Coverage

RRSP Matching

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

GFL Pickering seeks a Plant Operator for the Liquids Division to manage waste reception, sampling, and transfer operations. You will load/unload vehicles, operate plant machinery, and support waste processing while following SOPs and safety protocols.

You will participate in shifting schedules, outdoor work, and equipment maintenance as needed, contributing to safe and efficient environmental services at our Pickering site.

Qualifications

• Experience in hazardous and non-hazardous waste management is an asset.
• Experience operating air diaphragm pumps and bulk liquid transfer systems is an asset.
• Propane forklift experience/certification is an asset.
• Willing to work overtime, alternate shifts and weekends.
• Must be safety conscious and detail oriented.
• Must be comfortable working in a mostly outdoor environment in all weather conditions.
• Ability to follow procedures and execute work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift upwards of 50 lbs.
• Emergency response availability including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Receive all client waste—bulk and containerized.
• Take samples from waste vehicles 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 with waste processing 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 SOPs and ensure they are followed.
• Notify the Supervisor/Manager of any defects, damages, mistakes, errors, contamination, spills, or incidents.
• Document and report completion status of work assigned by the Supervisor/Manager.
• Comply with rules, procedures, safe work and hygiene practices, health and safety standards and PPE usage.
• Maintain work area to ensure compliance with housekeeping, environmental and safety regulations.

Skills

Waste management

Pump operation

Forklift (propane)

Safety conscious

Team player

Overtime availability

Outdoor work

Tools

Air diaphragm pumps

Bulk liquid transfer systems

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Plant Operator - Liquids Division at GFL Pickering

Our GFL Pickering location is looking for a Plant Operator to join the liquids division.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive all client waste - both bulk 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 processing 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 Supervisor/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 Supervisor/Manager
• Comply with rules, procedures, safe work and hygiene practices, health and safety standards and use of personal protective equipment
• Maintain work area to ensure compliance with housekeeping, environmental and safety regulations

Knowledge, Skills and 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
• Propane forklift experience/certification is an asset
• Willing to work overtime, alternate shifts and weekends
• Must be motivated, able to multi-task, and work effectively in a team environment
• Must be safety conscious and detail oriented
• Must be comfortable working in a mostly outdoor environment in all weather conditions
• Ability to follow procedures and execute work with minimal supervision
• Ability to lift upwards of 50 lbs.
• Emergency response availability including evenings and weekends

Who we are:

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America; operating across Canada and the United States; offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management, and infrastructure development. Recognized by our signature fleet of bright green trucks and equipment, we offer a wide range of environmental and industrial services to businesses, communities, and households, providing a consolidated and sophisticated approach to meeting our customers' needs.

GFL Benefits:

• Medical and Dental Coverage
• Our industry leading benefits package
• RRSP Matching: We support your future goals by matching your RRSP contributions
• An environment to encourage professional growth and development
• Be a part of the Full-Cycle Project initiative - a way to give back to the community #GFLTalent

We thank you for your interest.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

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.

At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset-our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form Team Green-united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Despite the work we're doing today, we've got our sights set on the big picture-not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations - Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services - Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.