Cleaner/Sorter

←Back to all jobs at Emterra Group Cleaner/Sorter Burlington, ON Full-time $18.16/hour We are a dynamic, growth-oriented and safety-focused company. Providing collection and processing for Waste and Recycling. With customer service and safety as our focus, we are looking for an energetic and driven employees to support our growing company and play a crucial role in waste diversion. Reasons To Apply, Stay And Grow With Emterra Group Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers! Competitive wages and annual wage increases! Comprehensive health benefits (drug, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance)! Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the Company! Tuition reimbursement program and professional development support! Be part of an organization that wants to learn and grow! Ability to have impact and make change! Job Duties Perform cleaning duties related to plant equipment. Cleaning pits. Cleaning recycled bales. Inspect materials and sort items or materials into designated areas. Pull contaminants from sorting line. General housekeeping. Maintain an excellent attendance record and an excellent safety and work quality record. Ensure PPE equipment is utilized. Observe safe work practices. Requirements Must be able to perform repetitive / physical tasks for extended periods of time and lift items of up to 20lb Must have effective interpersonal skills to be able to communicate, understand and respond to questions, instructions, signs, signals and safety training; Must be able to work in all weather elements; Must be able to work overtime as required (44 - 48.5 hours a week) 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 dedicated Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Specialists. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis 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.

Perform cleaning duties for plant equipment, pits, and recycled bales while maintaining general housekeeping. Inspect and sort materials into designated areas and remove contaminants from the sorting line.

Candidates must be able to perform repetitive physical tasks, lift up to 20lbs, and work in all weather conditions. Ability to work overtime (up to 48.5 hours per week) and effective communication skills are required.

• Comprehensive Health Benefits • Drug Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Long Term Disability • Life Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Tuition Reimbursement • Professional Development Support

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Material Sorting
• Industrial Cleaning
• Waste Diversion
• Housekeeping
• Safety Compliance
• Physical Stamina
• Interpersonal Communication

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Aug 26, 2026