Sorter/General Labourer

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and safety-focused organization that plays a vital role in waste diversion. This position offers the chance to contribute to a cleaner community while enjoying competitive wages and comprehensive health benefits. As part of a team committed to environmental solutions, you will perform essential duties such as sorting materials and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work efficiently in a manufacturing environment. If you're looking to jumpstart your career with one of Canada's Greenest Employers, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Training and Professional Development

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• Able to perform repetitive physical tasks and lift items up to 25lb.
• Effective communication skills for safety training and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties safely and comply with company policies.
• Inspect materials and sort items into designated areas.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Forklift Operation

Physical Stamina

Ability to Follow Safety Protocols

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

Who We Are

We are a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused company. Our organization has been deemed to be an “essential service” by providing collection and processing for Waste and Recyclables 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.

Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement program

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in a safe manner in compliance with all Company policies.
• Ensure PPE equipment is utilized.
• Inspect materials and sort items or materials into designated areas.
• Pull contaminants from sorting line.
• Perform cleaning duties related to plant equipment and general housekeeping.
• Report system problems immediately to Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and surrounding area.
• Maintain an excellent attendance record and an excellent safety and work quality record.

Qualifications

• Able to perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods of time and lift items of up to 25lb.
• Previous experience as a forklift operator is an asset, but not mandatory; willing to be trained.
• Effective interpersonal skills to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, instructions, signs, signals, and safety training.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment which varies based on weather conditions.
• Able to work under timelines.
• Ability to work well with little supervision and take direction from direct supervisor.
• Punctual, reliable, team player.

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 dedicated Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Specialists. Reasonable accommodation will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.