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General Labour - Sort Line

  • Richmond, BC
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 3, 2026
  • 1 position

$18 / hour

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Employment type
Full-time, Temporary
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The employee will sort recyclable materials from a conveyor line and perform general production duties within an industrial facility. Responsibilities also include maintaining a clean work area and adhering to all workplace safety procedures.

Job details

General Labour – Recycling Facility | Richmond, BC | $18.25/Hour | Immediate Start Cooper’s is hiring General Labourers for an established recycling facility in Richmond, BC! Are you looking for immediate-start general labour work in Richmond, BC? Do you enjoy hands-on work, physical activity, and working as part of a team? Cooper’s is currently hiring General Labourers / Recycling Sorters to join a busy recycling facility in North Richmond. This is a great opportunity for dependable, physically fit individuals who are comfortable working in a recycling and industrial environment and have their own reliable transportation. Job Details Job Title: General Labourer – Recycling Facility Location: Richmond, BC Pay: $18.25 per hour Employment Type: Temporary to Hire / Temp-to-Permanent Start Date: Immediately Schedule: Full-time opportunities available Transportation: Your own reliable transportation is required Work Environment: Recycling / Industrial Facility Staffing Agency: Cooper’s What You'll Be Doing As a General Labourer, you will work as part of a team in a busy recycling facility. Duties may include: Sorting recyclable materials Removing and separating materials from a conveyor or sorting line Performing general labour and production duties Lifting and moving materials Keeping the work area clean and organized Following workplace safety procedures Working safely around industrial equipment and machinery Performing other general labour duties as assigned by the supervisor Maintaining a positive and productive attitude throughout the shift This is hands-on, physical work and requires employees who are comfortable standing and working for extended periods. Requirements Requirements To be successful in this position, you must: Be comfortable working in a recycling facility Have your own reliable transportation — this location is not conveniently accessible by public transit Have CSA-approved steel-toed work boots that extend at least 6 inches above the ankle Be able to lift up to 75 pounds Be physically capable of performing repetitive, labour-intensive work Speak and understand English very well so you can safely communicate with supervisors and coworkers Follow safety instructions and workplace procedures Be reliable, punctual, and ready to work Be comfortable working around recycling materials, conveyors, machinery, and an industrial environment Be willing to work as part of a team Please do not apply if you do not have the required 6-inch-or-higher steel-toed work boots and reliable transportation. Why Work With Cooper’s? At Cooper’s, we connect hardworking people with opportunities that can lead to long-term employment. This position is temp-to-hire, meaning successful workers may have the opportunity to transition from temporary employment into a permanent position with the client based on performance, attendance, reliability, and business needs. If you're someone who: Shows up on time Works hard Takes direction well Follows safety rules Has a positive attitude Is physically capable Wants an opportunity to prove yourself We want to hear from you! START RIGHT AWAY This position is hiring now and can start immediately. If you're looking for a General Labour job in Richmond, BC, a recycling job, warehouse/industrial labour work, or an entry-level physical job with the opportunity to become permanent, apply today. About the Location This job is located in Richmond, British Columbia, in an industrial/recycling area that is not on a convenient bus route. Applicants must have their own transportation or another reliable way of getting to and from work. Visit coopersinc.co

What you’ll do

The employee will sort recyclable materials from a conveyor line and perform general production duties within an industrial facility. Responsibilities also include maintaining a clean work area and adhering to all workplace safety procedures.

Requirements

Candidates must be physically capable of lifting up to 75 pounds and standing for extended periods. Applicants are required to have their own reliable transportation and CSA-approved steel-toed work boots that are at least 6 inches high.

Listed skills

  • Teamwork · Preferred
  • Organization · Preferred
  • Cleaning · Preferred
  • Safety Compliance · Preferred
  • Material Handling · Preferred
  • Communication · Preferred
  • Sorting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Sorting
  • Material handling
  • Physical fitness
  • Safety compliance
  • Teamwork
  • Industrial equipment operation
  • Cleaning
  • Organization
  • Communication
  • Industrial Equipment
  • Lifting Ability
  • Positivity
  • English Language
  • Warehousing
  • Machinery
  • Public Transport
  • Workplace Safety

Job areas

  • Manufacturing
  • Logistics
  • Trades
  • Environmental & Sustainability
  • General Laborer
  • Warehouse Worker
  • Freight Handlers
  • Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

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