Alcohol Recovery Operator

←Back to all jobs at Emterra Group Alcohol Recovery Operator Hamilton, ON Full-time $20.80/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 Canadian Liquids Processors Limited, a division of Emterra Group, is Canada’s only licensed distillation facility of its kind. We are seeking an Alcohol Recovery Operator to operate and maintain our recovery processes, supporting cost-effective and environmentally responsible ethanol production and recycling. Position Description Safely receive, handle, test, and store alcohol-based liquid substances Monitor and operate ethanol recovery and production processes Operate and support wastewater treatment systems Perform spill prevention, response, and control procedures Safely load and unload liquid tanker trucks Monitor and maintain plant systems and equipment, including boilers and cooling towers Complete data entry, recordkeeping, and basic clerical duties Follow all safety, environmental, and operational procedures Chemical testing for water in boiler Test water for optimal operations Cleaning tanks Maintenance/monitor of tanks and PH levels, PSI, temperature, BOD and COD’s biological oxygen demand and chemical oxygen demand Knowledge of Distillation process Skills & Qualifications Process Operation with DCS control in a liquid, willing to train Demonstrated mechanical ability (Demonstrated by past performance and certification in Power engineering, HVAC, Electrical, Maintenance (E.g. Mechanic, Millwright) preferred Familiarity with pumps, boilers and peripheral equipment and pumping theory and dynamics Demonstrated numerical accuracy Computer literacy (Microsoft Office) Safety consciousness Physical ability to lift and handle heavy objects Willingness to work shifts (continental) and work alone Education & Experience High School Diploma required. Post‑secondary education strongly preferred in: Process Operations / Chemical Process Technology, Power Engineering (4th or 5th Class an asset), Environmental Technology / Wastewater Treatment 3–5 years of experience in distillery, brewery, winery, or industrial processing environments. Proven experience operating with minimal supervision in safety‑critical 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! Wage: $20.80/hour 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. Please note that AI may be used to support the application review process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Human Resources Team. This posting is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position. Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities. Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.

Operate and maintain ethanol recovery and production processes, including the management of wastewater treatment systems and boilers. Responsibilities include safely handling alcohol-based substances, performing chemical testing, and managing liquid tanker loading and unloading.

Requires a high school diploma with post-secondary education in process operations or power engineering preferred. Candidates need 3-5 years of experience in industrial processing environments and the ability to work continental shifts.

• Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Employee Assistance Program

• Microsoft OfficePreferred
• Data entryPreferred

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• Process Operation
• DCS Control
• Mechanical Ability
• Power Engineering
• Wastewater Treatment
• Chemical Testing
• Boiler Operation
• Distillation Process
• Spill Prevention
• Microsoft Office
• Data Entry
• Tank Maintenance

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Trades
• Security & Safety

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 4, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level