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
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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Entry Level • Cumberland, BC, CA