Technician, Processing Facilities

GFL Environmental Inc.; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company in Ontario is seeking a Technician to ensure the safe processing of hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials. This role requires physical fitness, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The Technician will be responsible for operating machinery, ensuring compliance, and maintaining a safety culture within the workplace.

Qualifications

• Physically fit with the ability to lift 50lbs and stand on cement for extended periods.

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.
• Complete job hazard risk assessments.

Skills

Ability to perform moderately labour intensive tasks

Excellent communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

Ability to analyze and solve problems

Job description

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.

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
  
  

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
• Excellent communication skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Able to work independently and in a team environment
  
  

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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