Recycling and Waste Attendant

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic, family-owned organization committed to the green economy as a Recycling and Waste Centre Attendant. You will provide essential recycling services, ensure compliance with regulations, and work in a team environment. This role offers competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive wages with annual increases

Comprehensive health benefits

Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

Provision of personal protective gear

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a customer service-oriented role.
• Ability to work mainly outdoors at depots or around the transfer station.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential recycling services and knowledge to the community.
• Assist the Site Supervisor in ensuring facility compliance.
• Help train new personnel on operations and safety procedures.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Safety Awareness

Tools

Forklifts

Job description

If you have a passion for the green economy and are a customer-focused individual interested in joining a dynamic, family-owned entrepreneurial organization where you can make a difference, then look no further! We are seeking someone who shares our passion for the green economy and strives for excellence in customer service while working within a team environment to provide an essential service.

Emterra operates four of the larger Metro Vancouver Recycling and Waste Centres located throughout the Lower Mainland. These facilities handle large volumes of waste that are consolidated and shipped to various destinations in western North America. Each facility also contains comprehensive recycling depots that divert materials from disposal into the green economy.

The Recycling and Waste Centre Attendant is part of a team providing recycling options for a wide array of materials. Attendants also give directions to the public and commercial traffic to navigate the facility safely and ensure proper recycling or disposal of materials.

What will you do?

1. Work safely within a team environment;
2. Complete training related to the requirements of the job;
3. Provide essential recycling services and knowledge to the community;
4. Assist the Site Supervisor in ensuring the facility meets all requirements from Metro Vancouver, regulatory bodies, and company expectations;
5. Ensure outbound solid waste and recyclable materials meet disposal and recycling specifications;
6. Monitor and manage onsite inventories of all materials to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements;
7. Communicate effectively with customers, including traffic control at the site;
8. Help train new personnel on operations, material specifications, and safety procedures;
9. Recommend improvements to efficiency, service levels, and safety;
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

What will you bring?

• A passion for the green economy and providing essential community services;
• Ability to work mainly outdoors at depots or around the transfer station;
• A safety-first approach to all tasks;
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a customer service-oriented role;
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn;
• Good interpersonal skills, both verbal and written;
• Experience operating small mobile equipment like forklifts is an asset but not necessary;
• A friendly personality with a 'roll-up your sleeves and get it done' attitude;
• A good sense of humor is an asset and considered necessary.

Reasons to Apply, Stay, and Grow with Emterra Group

• Opportunity to be part of Canada's Greenest Employers;
• Competitive wages with annual increases;
• Comprehensive health benefits (drug, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance);
• Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the company;
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support;
• Be part of an entrepreneurial organization that values learning and growth;
• Opportunity to make an impact and drive change;
• Provision of personal protective gear and footwear allowances.

Ready to jumpstart your career with one of Canada's Greenest Employers and be part of the environmental solution? Apply now! We appreciate all applications; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Emterra Group is committed to maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. Applicants with disabilities or those requiring accommodations should contact our Human Resources Department. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.