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Equipment Operator

Emterra Groupabout 1 month ago
Vernon, BC
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Competitive wages
Comprehensive health benefits: drug, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (company-paid)

About the role

Who We Are

Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. organizations 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

Equipment Operators are cross-trained to safely operate multiple pieces of all equipment at the recycling and waste centers. Equipment Operators are required to operate all necessary equipment as directed by Supervisors including front wheel loaders, excavators, track dozers, compactors, and forklifts. These duties are performed on a daily basis in a noisy environment in all types of weather conditions. The transfer stations are open 365 days per year. Applicants must be able to work shifts which may include day, afternoon, night, and/or weekend shifts. This position reports to the PlantSupervisor.

Position Description

  • Safe and efficient operation of a Propane Forklift

  • Material Handling

  • Moving bins, bales and shipping/receiving

  • Daily inspection of equipment and documentation of daily inspection

  • Communicate with Supervisor and Management regarding concerns or suggestions

  • All other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

  • Certified and trained to operate aPropane Forklift

  • Experience in the waste and recycling industry an asset

  • Strong customer service orientation

  • Able to perform the physical requirements of the position

  • Ability to speak, read and write in English

  • Must be available for overtime work

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 (drug, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance)!

  • 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 impact and make change!

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 maintainingan 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.

About Emterra Group

Environmental Services
501-1000

Emterra Group is a family-owned, Canadian leader in recycling & waste management, serving industrial, commercial, residential and municipal customers in Canada and the USA. We partner with customers to realize the full “worth” of waste by diverting garbage from landfills and turning it into valuable resources. Our suite of recycling & waste management services allows our customers to meet their Zero Waste, corporate sustainability and environmental impact goals.

Emterra Group offers innovative and comprehensive waste & recycling solutions that increase waste diversion while delivering cost savings. With 1000 employees, a fleet of 500+ trucks, and 20 recycling plant and office locations, the Emterra Group of companies consists of:

Emterra Environmental & Emterra Environmental USA – Provides waste audit, collections, waste disposal, recyclables processing and commodities marketing services in British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Michigan.

Emterra Tire Recycling – Collects and recycles used, discarded and un-saleable tires, recovering 100% of tire materials. This facility serves Ontario.

Canadian Liquids Processors Ltd. – The only recycling facility of its kind in Canada, CLP provides confidential and secure liquid recycling and product destruction services for un-saleable consumable liquids, food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Wastes are converted into ethanol and renewable energy while recycling 100% of all packaging. CLP serves businesses Canada-wide.