About the role
Responsibility and Duties Staffing
- Staff training and development.
- Direct contact with employment agencies with regards to staffing.
- Supervise all system operators, sorters, and system technicians.
- Project a positive and caring attitude toward all staff to help improve motivation and employee morale.
- Provide ongoing training, coaching, and feedback to ensure team competency and engagement.
- Monitor employee attendance, performance, and adherence to company policies and safety requirements.
- Promote teamwork and accountability across all areas and sorting operations.
Operations
- Develop a full understanding of the Single Stream Processing System and MRF Residue Processing.
- Monitor system performance to ensure steady material flow, minimal downtime, and optimal recovery rates.
- Ensure consistent quality control of all sorted commodities, maintaining targeted bale purity levels.
- Oversee and support system Technicians during stoppages, ensuring timely and safe restarts.
- Collaborate with Maintenance to prioritize and resolve equipment malfunctions, jams, and downtime issues.
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of downtime reports and shift logs.
- Communicate shift performance, issues, and achievements to management and the next shift.
- Ensure timely response to system-related mechanical and electrical issues.
- Ensure all maintenance work within the system area is logged and completed safely.
- Verify that all guarding, safety covers, and lockout procedures are followed before equipment restarts and during production.
- Conduct system walk-throughs to confirm repairs are complete and the system is in safe operating condition.
- Evaluate and report daily downtime for system troubleshooting and process improvement.
- Meet Regularly with manager to discuss and evaluate monthly expenditures.
- Participate regularly in maintenance meetings to discuss maintenance issues and progress of Preventative Maintenance.
- Meet monthly with manager to develop action plans for future projects.
Safety Responsibilities
- Enforce all GFL safety policies and ensure all staff are following safe work procedures.
- Conduct safety observations and immediately address unsafe acts or conditions.
- Ensure PPE compliance throughout the plant at all times.
- Participate in safety meetings, audits, and incident investigations.
- Promote continuous improvement in workplace safety and system operation practices.
Job Specific Hazards
- Exposure to varying temperatures (no climate control).
- Dust and debris — respiratory protection recommended.
- Eye injuries could occur due to various items on the sort line ie. glass. Safety glasses must be worn at all times.
- Forklifts/bobcats are a hazard when traveling throughout the plant. Be aware of your surroundings and always wear high visibility clothing.
- Trip hazards are present in your workstation and throughout the plant. Be sure to always keep your workstation clean and neat.
- Noise (hearing protection required where posted)
Employees are required to follow all GFL Environmental rules and regulations failure to do so could result in disciplinary action. This includes all Health and Safety standards as outlined by GFL Environmental.
I have read and understand the duties as outlined. I understand that upon review these duties could change in accordance with any change in business.
About GFL Environmental Inc.
GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation.
Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers.
We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements.
At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.
GFL Environnement est la seule grande entreprise de services environnementaux diversifiés en Amérique du Nord offrant des services de gestion des déchets solides, de gestion des déchets liquides et d'assainissement des sols.
Grâce à un réseau stratégiquement situé au Canada et aux Etats-Unis, l'équipe professionnelle et dévouée d'employés de GFL offre un service local à plus de 4 millions de foyers sous contrat municipal et à plus de 135 000 clients industriels, commerciaux et institutionnels.
Nous offrons un engagement inégalé à l'égard du service à la clientèle, de la fiabilité et de l'efficacité, et nous mettons l'accent sur la sécurité et le respect des exigences environnementales et légales.
Chez GFL, nous croyons qu'en offrant des solutions environnementales accessibles et rentables, nous encouragerons une plus grande responsabilité environnementale et nous permettrons à nos clients et aux collectivités.
About the role
Responsibility and Duties Staffing
- Staff training and development.
- Direct contact with employment agencies with regards to staffing.
- Supervise all system operators, sorters, and system technicians.
- Project a positive and caring attitude toward all staff to help improve motivation and employee morale.
- Provide ongoing training, coaching, and feedback to ensure team competency and engagement.
- Monitor employee attendance, performance, and adherence to company policies and safety requirements.
- Promote teamwork and accountability across all areas and sorting operations.
Operations
- Develop a full understanding of the Single Stream Processing System and MRF Residue Processing.
- Monitor system performance to ensure steady material flow, minimal downtime, and optimal recovery rates.
- Ensure consistent quality control of all sorted commodities, maintaining targeted bale purity levels.
- Oversee and support system Technicians during stoppages, ensuring timely and safe restarts.
- Collaborate with Maintenance to prioritize and resolve equipment malfunctions, jams, and downtime issues.
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of downtime reports and shift logs.
- Communicate shift performance, issues, and achievements to management and the next shift.
- Ensure timely response to system-related mechanical and electrical issues.
- Ensure all maintenance work within the system area is logged and completed safely.
- Verify that all guarding, safety covers, and lockout procedures are followed before equipment restarts and during production.
- Conduct system walk-throughs to confirm repairs are complete and the system is in safe operating condition.
- Evaluate and report daily downtime for system troubleshooting and process improvement.
- Meet Regularly with manager to discuss and evaluate monthly expenditures.
- Participate regularly in maintenance meetings to discuss maintenance issues and progress of Preventative Maintenance.
- Meet monthly with manager to develop action plans for future projects.
Safety Responsibilities
- Enforce all GFL safety policies and ensure all staff are following safe work procedures.
- Conduct safety observations and immediately address unsafe acts or conditions.
- Ensure PPE compliance throughout the plant at all times.
- Participate in safety meetings, audits, and incident investigations.
- Promote continuous improvement in workplace safety and system operation practices.
Job Specific Hazards
- Exposure to varying temperatures (no climate control).
- Dust and debris — respiratory protection recommended.
- Eye injuries could occur due to various items on the sort line ie. glass. Safety glasses must be worn at all times.
- Forklifts/bobcats are a hazard when traveling throughout the plant. Be aware of your surroundings and always wear high visibility clothing.
- Trip hazards are present in your workstation and throughout the plant. Be sure to always keep your workstation clean and neat.
- Noise (hearing protection required where posted)
Employees are required to follow all GFL Environmental rules and regulations failure to do so could result in disciplinary action. This includes all Health and Safety standards as outlined by GFL Environmental.
I have read and understand the duties as outlined. I understand that upon review these duties could change in accordance with any change in business.
About GFL Environmental Inc.
GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation.
Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers.
We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements.
At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.
GFL Environnement est la seule grande entreprise de services environnementaux diversifiés en Amérique du Nord offrant des services de gestion des déchets solides, de gestion des déchets liquides et d'assainissement des sols.
Grâce à un réseau stratégiquement situé au Canada et aux Etats-Unis, l'équipe professionnelle et dévouée d'employés de GFL offre un service local à plus de 4 millions de foyers sous contrat municipal et à plus de 135 000 clients industriels, commerciaux et institutionnels.
Nous offrons un engagement inégalé à l'égard du service à la clientèle, de la fiabilité et de l'efficacité, et nous mettons l'accent sur la sécurité et le respect des exigences environnementales et légales.
Chez GFL, nous croyons qu'en offrant des solutions environnementales accessibles et rentables, nous encouragerons une plus grande responsabilité environnementale et nous permettrons à nos clients et aux collectivités.