Facility Operator (AWW)

Job summary

The Facility Operator is responsible for the manual or machine-assisted consolidation of household hazardous waste and the completion of production reports. They must perform physical labor, maintain safety standards, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Job details

GFL Environmental is looking for a full time Facility Operator, to help support our operations in Hamilton, ON. The Facility Operator will be responsible to report to the Operations Supervisor. Also be responsible for performing daily operations such as complete production reports and paperwork, and bulk and consolidate household hazardous waste (i.e. paint, stain, solvents, cleaners and aerosols) manually or by machine. Shift time: Week - 1 : Monday to Friday Week - 2 : Tuesday to Saturday Key Responsibilities: Bulk and consolidate household hazardous waste (i.e. paint, stain, solvents, cleaners and aerosols) manually or by machine Perform physical labor by lifting containers up to 20L in size Complete production reports and paperwork Participate in company supplied training Work independently or as part of a team to achieve daily production goals Work safely at all times Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, Competencies: High School Diploma Forklift License is an asset Previous experience handling chemicals is an asset Previous experience in an industrial setting is an asset Must be able to read and identify labels on containers of waste to determine hazard characteristics Must be able to write in a clear and legible manner Must have access to reliable transportation to get to and from work on a daily basis. The facility is located on a bus route Must possess good verbal communication skills Must be legally eligible to work in Canada #GFLTalent We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date. This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.

What you’ll do

The Facility Operator is responsible for the manual or machine-assisted consolidation of household hazardous waste and the completion of production reports. They must perform physical labor, maintain safety standards, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma and the ability to read and identify waste labels. Previous experience in an industrial setting or handling chemicals, as well as a forklift license, are considered assets.

Listed skills

• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Hazardous waste handling
• Production reporting
• Forklift operation
• Chemical handling
• Industrial safety
• Manual labor
• Documentation
• Verbal communication
• Teamwork
• Label identification
• Operations
• Safety Standards
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Consolidation
• Forklift Truck
• Waste Management
• Forklift Certification
• Nebulizer
• Forklift Safety

Job areas

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Trades
• Facility Operator
• Chemical Operator
• Chemical Processing Plant Controllers
• Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

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