General labourer

GFL Environmental is looking for Plant Operators (general labourers) to join our growing liquid team out of our Bailieboro location.

The Plant Operator 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.

GFL Benefits :

Our industry leading benefits package

RRSP Matching : We support your future goals by matching your RRSP contributions

Potential for overtime pay after 44 hours

An environment to encourage professional growth and development

Be a part of the Full-Cycle Project initiative a way to give back to the community

Key Responsibilities :

Receive all client waste both bulk liquids / solids and containerized

Take samples from waste vehicles and containers for lab analysis

Load and unload waste vehicles including vacuum trucks, tankers, straight trucks and van trailers

Operate plant machinery and assist with general maintenance

Assisting in waste treatment and waste water treatment methods and processes

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

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies :

Previous hazardous and non-hazardous waste management experience is an asset

Must be clean shaven.

Must be able to work the following full-time schedule : 2 week rotation between the morning (7a-3pm) and afternoon (3pm-11pm) shift Monday-Friday.

Must be able to work 1 Saturday every 4 weeks (7am-3 : 30pm).

Previous experience operating air diaphragm pumps and bulk liquid transfer systems is an asset

Ability to lift upwards of 50 lbs

Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of required drug 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

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