Recycling plant leadhand

Cascades Recovery+, a division of Cascades Canada ULC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health 80-100%

Long Term Disability 66.7%

Life Benefit – 1x salary

1.5% Company RSP contribution

Bi-annual profit sharing

Job summary

Cascades Recovery+ is hiring for a full-time, permanent role based at 8545 Willowcale Rd, Prince George (BC). You will lead the afternoon shift, train staff on safety and equipment operation, and help meet production targets while maintaining a clean and compliant work environment.

The position requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and comfort working in a warehouse with seasonal weather.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of job experience in a similar role.
• Must be able to lift, push and pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Excellent manual dexterity.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, kneel and climb stairs.
• Work in confined spaces and outdoors in seasonal weather.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and support employees on the afternoon shift.
• Train and mentor employees in safe work practices and production procedures.
• Monitor production targets and complete daily reports.
• Communicate issues to supervisors and management.
• Identify opportunities for safety, quality, and productivity improvements.
• Assist with housekeeping and safe operation of equipment.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Safety awareness

Stamina

Team communication

Education

None

Job description

Volunteer Experience · Work Experience · Work & Career

• NOC Job Code/Title: 94122 - Paper converting machine operators

Primary work location : 8545 Willowcale Rd, Prince George (BC), V2N 6Z9

Language required : English

Type of position : Permanent, full time (40 hours per week)

Offered salary : 31,18$/h

Leadership & Administration

• Direct, coordinate, and support employees on the afternoon shift.
• Train, coach, and mentor employees in safe work practices, equipment operation, and production procedures.
• Promote a positive work environment through respectful and professional communication.
• Monitor production targets and ensure shift objectives are achieved.
• Complete and submit daily production reports, safety reports, inspections, and other administrative documentation.
• Communicate operational issues, maintenance concerns, and staffing requirements to supervisors and management.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.

Equipment Operation & Material Processing

• Complete and submit equipment pre-trip inspection forms and report any defects that may affect safe operation.
• Operate mobile and stationary equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, bag tippers, front-end loaders, conveyors, and balers.
• Load and unload recyclable materials from tractor trailers, roll-off trucks, containers, five-ton trucks, and other transport vehicles.
• Receive, inspect, weigh, record, and scan recyclable materials.
• Sort and prepare recyclable materials for processing and shipment.
• Push, dump, or feed recyclable materials onto conveyors, baler belts, silos, or bunkers.
• Stack, stage, and organize processed materials for storage and shipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting minor operational issues and coordinating corrective actions.
• Perform general housekeeping in the plant, yard, and common areas to maintain a safe and efficient workplace.

Quality & Safety

• Ensure all required safety and quality inspections are completed daily.
• Enforce company safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct workplace observations and address unsafe acts or conditions promptly.
• Participate in incident investigations, corrective actions, and safety improvement initiatives.
• Ensure employees are using required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Promote compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations and company policies at all times.

• Extended Heath 80-100%
• Long Term Disability 66.7% Pre-Disability Salary
• Life Benefit – one (1) times the annual Salary
• 1.5% Company RSP contribution
• Bi-annual profit sharing

Required qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of job experience in a similar role
• Must be able to lift, push and pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must have excellent manual dexterity.
• Will perform duties that require repetitive motion.
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Will be required to bend, kneel and climb stairs.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Will be exposed to seasonal weather conditions due to working in a warehouse environment.

We encourage young people, newcomers, and workers from Indigenous communities to apply!

Anyone who meets the required qualifications and is authorized to work legally in Canada may apply for this position. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your application. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

About Cascades Recovery+, a division of Cascades Canada ULC

Cascades Recovery+ is a division of Cascades Canada ULC, an industry leader in the production of sustainable hygiene and packaging solutions. We close the loop for our partners by taking recyclables and turning them into new products. With over 50 years of experience in the design, build and implementation of recycling programs to collect all major products and packaging, our goal is to achieve the highest rates of recycling at the lowest cost. Cascades Recovery+ is a division of Cascades Canada ULC, whose head office is located at 404 boul. Marie-Victorin, Kingsey Falls, QC, J0H 1B0, Canada.

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