Entry Level Forklift Operator / Labour

Entry Level Forklift Operator / Labour

Cumberland, BC Full-time $19.57 / hour

Who

We Are

Emterra

Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies.

organizations have been deemed to be an “essential service” by providing

collection and processing for recycling, organics, and waste 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 and the circular

economy. Emterra is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest

Employers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority

Supplier Council (CAMSC) and the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National

Council (WBE).

Job

Summary

Equipment

Operators are cross-trained to safely operate multiple pieces of all equipment

at the recycling and waste centers. Equipment Operators are required to operate

all necessary equipment as directed by Supervisors including front wheel

loaders, excavators, track dozers, compactors, and forklifts. These

duties are performed on a daily basis in a noisy environment in all types of

weather conditions. The transfer stations are open 365 days per year.

Applicants must be able to work shifts which may include day, afternoon, night,

and / or weekend shifts.

Position

Description

Successfully

operate equipment to move and load solid waste and recyclable materials into

equipment and containers for transportation;

Check

and ensure that equipment is serviced and in good working condition;

Perform

daily safety inspections and observe proper safety practices and regulations

when operating or working around equipment.

Screen

solid waste materials received at the transfer station and remove unauthorized

materials in accordance with the site’s operational procedures;

Assist

with directing traffic and guiding customer vehicles into position for proper

unloading of waste;

Assist

with manual work related to transfer station operations, including cleaning

waste loading and unloading areas in accordance with site’s operational

procedures;

Ensure

equipment is in a clean and tidy condition at end of the shift;

Recordkeeping

as required (inspections, pre / post-trip maintenance activities, etc.);

Answer

questions and assist customers and the general public, as needed;

Other

duties as may be assigned.

Skills

& Qualifications

Grade

12 or GED equivalency a benefit;

Previous

experience working in a transfer station is considered an asset;

Previous

experience operating wheel loaders, track excavators, track dozers, compactors

and forklifts a requirement;

Current

valid Class 5 BC Drivers license is a requirement;

OFA

and WHMIS knowledge is preferred;

Equipment

certification and TDG certification is preferred.

Reasons

to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group

• Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers!
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits (health, dental, and more depending on what you choose)!
• Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the company!
• Be part of an entrepreneurial organization that wants to continue to learn and grow!
• Ability to have an impact and make a change!

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 Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations

will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. All qualified applicants will

receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion,

sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or

veteran status.

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