Maintenance (Afternoon Shift)

Maintenance (Afternoon Shift)

Niagara Falls, ON Full-time $23.09 / hour

Who We Are

Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. Our organization 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 TheEmterraMaintenance / Repair team is seeking a skilled and collaborative Maintenance team member to perform equipment maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting across plant operations. This role includes operating power tools, maintaining conveyors and grinders, supporting production lines, ensuring a safe and organized work environment, and collaborating with the team to keep plant operations running efficiently.

Position Description

Ability to perform various maintenance functions such as greasing and replacing bearings, replacing, tracking and lacing conveyor belts, operating power tools such as drills, Sawzall, cutting torches etc.

Ability to changing filters, troubleshooting, repairs to glass plant primary and secondary grinders and screens, etc.

Ability to cleaning under conveyor belts, OCC separator, glass breaker screen and around the baling area, etc., as required.

Ability to navigate the touchscreens for the optical sorters, container line, fiber line and glass plant.

Collaborate with the maintenance and production teams to ensure the proper and safe operation of the plant.

Ensure work area is clean, organized, and free of any safety hazards at all times.

Observe safe work practices.

Heavy lifting / pulling is required.

The successful candidate must also be required to complete courses on the forklift, snorkel lift, fall protection and confined space entry.

Other duties as required.

Skills and Qualifications

Candidates must have previous experience in performing maintenance and repair work, etc.

Must have held a driver’s license.

An excellent attendance record.

Ability to work independently as well as take direction.

Proven mechanical aptitude.

Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Ability to work bent over for extended period.

Ability to bend, push, and pull and lift up to 50 lbs or more.

Post secondary mechanical technology an asset.

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 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 maintainingan 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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