Technician, Processing Facilities

GFL Environmental Inc.; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Thunder Bay, ON is seeking a Technician to handle, consolidate, and process hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials at our Processing Facilities. Local Thunder Bay candidates only, with a strong focus on safety and efficiency in a team setting.

The role involves moderately labour-intensive tasks and requires a valid driver’s license and physical stamina. Responsibilities include loading/unloading trucks, ensuring acceptance protocols, operating processing equipment,

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs+ and stand on cement for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate processing machinery and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Ensure waste is processed in a timely and safe manner.
• Assist with loading and unloading of trucks and containers.
• Ensure incoming waste conforms with acceptance protocol.
• Operate processing machinery and equipment as required.
• Follow safety procedures at all times.
• Complete paperwork properly and submit it.
• Complete job hazard risk assessments.
• Promote a safety culture with all employees.
• Provide superior customer service.
• General shop clean up and maintenance.
• Perform other miscellaneous tasks as required.

Skills

Safety mindset

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Tools

Skid steer

Forklift

Loader

Excavator

Job description

Located in Thunder Bay, ON, the Technician is responsible for the handling, consolidating and processing of hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials received by the Processing Facilities. The Technician must display a focus on safety and efficiency in a team environment while performing moderately labour intensive and repetitious tasks. ( Please note candidates must be local to the Thunder Bay area)

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure waste is processed in a timely and safe manner
• Assist with the loading and unloading of trucks and containers
• Ensure incoming waste conforms with acceptance protocol
• Operation of processing machinery and equipment as required
• Ensure safe operation and procedures are followed at all times
• Complete paperwork properly & ensure it is submitted
• Complete job hazard risk assessments
• Promote a safety culture with all employees
• Ensure superior customer service is provided
• General shop clean up and maintenance
• Other miscellaneous tasks as required

Requirements

• Vaild driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform moderately labour intensive and repetitious tasks
• Physically fit with the aability to lift +50lbs and stand on cement for extended periods of time
• Ability to use skid steer, Loaders, Excavator and forklift an Asset.
• Excellent communication skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Able to work independently and in a team environment