Plant Labourer

GFL Environmental
Peterborough
CAD 30,000 - 60,000
Job description
GFL Environmental is looking for a Plant Labourer to join our growing liquid team out of our Bailieboro location.

The Plant Labourer will be primarily responsible for day-to-day operations with respect to waste receiving, handling, processing and disposal. The labourer will load and unload waste vehicles including vacuum trucks, tankers, straight trucks and van trailers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Receive all client waste – both bulk liquids/solids and containerized
  • Load and unload waste vehicles including vacuum trucks, tankers, straight trucks and van trailers
  • Operate plant machinery and assist with general maintenance
  • Assist with preparing shipments of hazardous and non-hazardous waste for transport
  • Gain a full understanding and working knowledge of the company’s standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ensure they are followed
  • Notify the Shift Supervisor/General Manager of any defects, damages, mistakes, errors, contamination, spills, other incidents or accidents that are identified
  • Document and report completion status of work assigned by the Shift Supervisor/Manager
  • Sort hazardous materials, separating them according to specific criteria and directing them to the appropriate areas for processing or shipping

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

  • Previous hazardous and non-hazardous waste management experience is an asset
  • Previous experience operating air diaphragm pumps and bulk liquid transfer systems is an asset
  • Ability to lift upwards of 50 lbs
  • Valid G License with a good driver abstract
  • Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of required drug and alcohol testing
  • Propane forklift experience/certification is an asset
  • Must be motivated, able to multi-task, and work effectively in a team environment
  • Must be comfortable working in a mostly outdoor environment
  • Emergency response availability including evenings and weekends
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