Plant Labourer - Peterborough, Canada - GFL Environmental Inc.

    GFL Environmental Inc.
    GFL Environmental Inc. Peterborough, Canada

    Found in: beBee S2 CA - 1 month ago

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    GFL Environmental is looking for an Plant Labourer to join our growing liquid team out of our Peterborough 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.


    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

    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

    We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


    GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply.

    We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.

    We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

    GFL will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.