Recycling Facility Laborer — Loading, QC & Site Safety

GFL Environmental Inc.; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Fort McMurray, Alberta, is seeking a dependable Recycling Facility Labourer to join our operations team. You will assist equipment operators and truck drivers in safely preparing, loading, and securing bulk recyclables into open-top trailers.

The role emphasizes keeping loading bays clean, performing quality checks, and ensuring outbound shipments meet transport standards. You will work in an active industrial yard with seasonal weather and require full PPE.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, construction, warehouse, or waste management is a plus; on‑the‑job training is provided.
• Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, reaching, and standing for long periods.
• Skills: strong spatial awareness around heavy machinery; good hand‑eye coordination and communication.
• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Trailer Loading Assistance: guide trucks during loading and gate operations.
• Quality Control & Sorting: inspect materials and remove contaminants.
• Ground Operations & Site Maintenance: sweep, shovel, and keep ramps and bays clear.
• Safety & Traffic Control: communicate with operators using hand signals or radios.

Skills

Spatial awareness

Hand-eye coordination

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

PPE usage

Job description

GFL Environmental Inc. in Fort McMurray, Alberta, is seeking a dependable Recycling Facility Labourer to join our operations team. You will assist equipment operators and truck drivers in safely preparing, loading, and securing bulk recyclables into open-top trailers.

The role emphasizes keeping loading bays clean, performing quality checks, and ensuring outbound shipments meet transport standards. You will work in an active industrial yard with seasonal weather and require full PPE.