Recycling Attendant – Mission Recycling Depot

Emterra Group; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider in Canada is seeking a Recycling Depot Attendant to assist with community recycling operations and customer service. The role requires adaptability, a commitment to safety, and a friendly demeanor. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of customer service experience and a proactive attitude. Join a green employer dedicated to making a difference in waste diversion and sustainability. Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a customer service-oriented role.
• Ability to work shifts and weekends as required.
• Must have a friendly personality and a strong willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support community recycling services and maintain site standards.
• Inspect recyclable materials and educate customers.
• Deliver excellent customer service to residential and commercial customers.
• Monitor onsite inventories and assist in training new employees.

Skills

Customer service experience

Safety commitment

Strong communication skills

Proactive attitude

Ability to work outdoors

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Who We Are

Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. Our organization have been deemed to be an “essential service” by providing collection and processing for recycling, organics, and waste that keep our communities clean and safe. With customer service and safety as our focus, we are looking for an energetic and driven employee to support our growing company and play a crucial role in waste diversion and the circular economy. Emterra is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) and the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE).

Job Summary

As a Recycling Depot Attendant at the Abbotsford or Mission Recycling Depots, you will be an integral part of a team dedicated to safe, efficient, and customer-focused operations. In this role, you will support community recycling services, help maintain site standards, and assist customers in a professional, courteous, and knowledgeable manner.

This position involves working in a noisy environment and in all types of weather conditions, always requiring adaptability and a strong focus on safety.

Position Description

• Work safely and effectively as part of a team, following all company and safety procedures.
• Inspect incoming recyclable materials to ensure they meet facility specifications, provide essential recycling services, and educate customers and the community on proper recycling practices.
• Deliver excellent customer service to both residential and commercial customers, including assisting with traffic flow when required.
• Participate in training to gain the skills needed to perform all role duties.
• Ensure the depot is maintained in a clean, organized, and safe condition at all times.
• Support the Site Supervisor in ensuring the Abbotsford and Mission Recycling Depots meet all company and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and manage onsite inventories with the Site Supervisor and team to maintain compliance with contractual and regulatory standards.
• Recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, customer service, and safety.
• Assist in training new employees on site operations, material specifications, and safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• A passion for contributing to the green economy and providing essential services to the community.
• Ability to work primarily outdoors, either in the recycling depot or in and around the facility.
• Strong commitment to safety in all tasks and aspects of the job.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience, preferably in a customer service–oriented environment.
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience operating small mobile equipment (e.g., forklift) is an asset but not required.
• Ability and willingness to work shift schedules (day shifts only, four days on/four days off), including some weekends.
• A friendly personality with a “roll-up-your-sleeves and get it done” attitude.
• A good sense of humor is considered an asset and highly valued.

Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group

• Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers!
• Competitive wages!
• Comprehensive health benefits (health, dental, and more depending on what you choose)!
• Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the company!
• Be part of an entrepreneurial organization that wants to continue to learn and grow!
• Ability to have an impact and make a change!

Are you ready to jumpstart your career by joining one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and become part of the environmental solution? If so, apply now! We appreciate all applicants who apply however only those who are qualified, will be contacted.

Emterra Group is committed to maintaining an equitable, fair, and diverse environment. Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.