Industrial Services Labourer

Job Description Summary
GFL Environmental is looking for a General Labourer to support our Liquid side of business out of our Hamilton, ON site. The General Labourer will be primarily responsible for day-to-day operations with respect to waste receiving, handling, processing and disposal. The labourer will load and unload waste vehicles including vacuum trucks, tankers, straight trucks and van trailers.
**Key Responsibilities**:
Receive all client waste - both bulk liquids/solids and containerized
Take samples from waste vehicles and containers for lab analysis
Load and unload waste vehicles including vacuum trucks, tankers, straight trucks and van trailers
Operate plant machinery and assist with general maintenance
Assisting in waste treatment and waste water treatment methods and processes
Assist with preparing shipments of hazardous and non-hazardous waste for transport
Gain a full understanding and working knowledge of the company’s standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ensure they are followed
Notify the Shift Supervisor/General Manager of any defects, damages, mistakes, errors, contamination, spills, other incidents or accidents that are identified
Document and report completion status of work assigned by the Shift Supervisor/Manager
**Knowledge, Skills and Competencies**:
Previous hazardous and non-hazardous waste management experience is an asset
Previous experience operating air diaphragm pumps and bulk liquid transfer systems is an asset
Ability to lift upwards of 50 lbs
Valid G License with a good driver abstract.
Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of required drug and alcohol testing.
Propane forklift experience/certification is an asset
Must be motivated, able to multi-task, and work effectively in a team environment
Must be comfortable working in a mostly outdoor environment
Emergency response availability including evenings and weekends.
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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GFL will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.