Plant Operator, Processing Facilities

GFL Environmental Inc.; Brantford; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Coverage

RRSP Matching

Professional growth opportunities

Community involvement

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a Plant Operator for the afternoon shift at 96 Middleton Street, Brantford, ON. The role focuses on waste receiving, handling, processing, and disposal with hands-on operation of plant equipment.

Responsibilities include waste sampling, loading/unloading vehicles, and maintaining SOP compliance in an outdoor environment. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Prior hazardous and non-hazardous waste management experience is an asset.
• Experience operating air diaphragm pumps and bulk liquid transfer systems is an asset.
• Propane forklift experience/certification is an asset.
• Motivated, able to multi-task, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Safety conscious and detail oriented.
• Comfortable working in a mostly outdoor environment.
• Ability to follow procedures and execute work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift upwards of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Receive all client waste – both bulk liquids/solids and containerized.
• Take samples from waste vehicles for lab analysis.
• Load and unload waste vehicles including vacuum trucks, tankers, oil trucks, straight trucks and van trailers.
• Operate plant machinery and assist with general maintenance.
• Work while using respirator.
• Assist in waste paint blending methods and processes.
• Assist with preparing shipments of hazardous and non-hazardous waste for transport.
• Understand and follow SOPs, and ensure they are followed.
• Notify supervisor/manager of defects, damages, or incidents.
• Document and report completion status of work assigned.
• Comply with safety, hygiene, and PPE rules.
• Maintain work area to meet housekeeping and environmental standards.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Outdoor work tolerance

Tools

Air diaphragm pumps

Bulk liquid transfer systems

Propane forklift

Job description

Under general direction from the operations supervisor, the Plant Operator is responsible for day-to-day operations with respect to waste receiving, handling, processing, and disposal.

The position is for afternoon shift at our 96 Middleton Street, Brantford, ON location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive all client waste – both bulk liquids/solids and containerized
• Take samples from waste vehicles for lab analysis
• Load and unload waste vehicles including vacuum trucks, tankers, oil trucks, straight trucks and van trailers
• Operate plant machinery and assist with general maintenance
• Working while using Respirator
• Assisting in waste paint blending 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/Operations 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
• 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.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• Ability to follow procedures and execute work with minimal supervision
• Ability to lift upwards of 50 lbs.

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

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

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. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [e-mail]

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.