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Plant Labourer

Job Description

The Plant 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.


- 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 wastewater 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

Job Skills

- 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

- 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

 

 

Job Hours
Rotating Shifts every 2 weeks from Mon-Friday: 6am-3pm and 2:30pm-11:30PM. Must also be available for 1 Sunday shift every 4 weeks.
Job Type
Full Time
Workplace Type
On Site
Salary Range
$18/hr Benefits after 90 days.
City
Bowmanville
Posted Date
2025-03-10
Minimum Education
none
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