Plant Labourer Job in GFL Environmental, Canada

GFL Mississauga is looking for plant labourers to support the waste processing department.
The Assistant Operator is responsible for the handling, consolidating and processing of hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials received by the Processing Facilities. The Technician must display a focus on safety and efficiency in a team environment while performing moderately labour intensive and repetitious tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Connect hoses or pipes and operate equipment to load and unload liquid chemical or other products into storage tanks
• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or using material handling equipment
• Check materials, and check inventory
• Dump, cut and crush drums
• Ensure appropriate data entry is completed
• Housekeeping to maintain a safe work area
• Respond to emergencies and help with the spills clean-up
• Ensure all work complies with Safety Standards and all applicable Codes
• Maintain good working relationship with coworkers and customers
• Some overtime required
• Other duties as requested by Supervisor

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Must be able to work day shifts and/or afternoon shifts Monday-Friday. The day shift is 6AM-2:30PM and the Afternoon Shift is 2:30 PM-11PM (on Fridays the afternoon shift will be 12:30 PM – 9 PM)
• Must be clean shaven
• Must be comfortable working in an outdoor environment
• Ability to handle heavy drums, hoses, etc.
• Multitasking and working under pressure
• Knowledge of Forklift would be an asset

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Ability to perform tasks like walking, climbing, kneeling, and lifting.
• Visual demands due to driving in high-traffic areas.
• Ability to work in a noisy, fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, or rain.
• Frequent noise and the need to work near moving vehicles.
• Continuous outdoor work with occasional exposure to hazardous conditions.