Plant Operator, Processing Facilities

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Coverage

RRSP Matching

Growth opportunities

Full-Cycle Project initiative

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a Plant Operator for the afternoon shift at the Brantford, ON location. The role focuses on day-to-day operations of waste receiving, handling, processing and disposal, including sampling, loading/unloading vehicles, and maintaining equipment.

Candidates should be motivated, safety-conscious, and able to work in a mostly outdoor environment. Experience with hazardous and non-hazardous waste is an asset; forklift experience is also advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must be motivated, able to multi-task and work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be safety conscious and detail oriented.
• Comfortable working in an outdoor environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive all client waste and containerized materials.
• Take samples from waste vehicles for lab analysis.
• Load and unload waste vehicles including vacuum trucks and tankers.
• Operate plant machinery and assist with maintenance.
• Follow SOPs and safety procedures and use PPE.
• Prepare shipments of hazardous and non-hazardous waste for transport.

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Attention to detail

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.

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