General Labour (12 Month Contract)
- Nanaimo, BC, Canada
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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).
Position Description
Emterra Group is committed to maintaining an 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.
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).
Position Description
- Perform duties in a safe manner in compliance with all Company policies;
- Ensure PPE equipment is utilized;
- Inspect materials and sort items or materials into designated areas;
- Pull contaminants from sorting line;
- Perform cleaning duties related to plant equipment and general housekeeping;
- Report system problems immediately to Supervisor;
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area and surrounding area;
- Maintain an excellent attendance record and an excellent safety and work quality record.
- Able to perform repetitive / physical tasks for extended periods of time and lift items of up to 25lb;
- Previous experience as a forklift operator is an asset, but not mandatory, however willing to be trained
- Effective interpersonal skills to be able to communicate, understand and respond to questions, instructions, signs, signals and safety training;
- Ability to work in manufacturing environment which varies based on weather conditions;
- Able to work under time lines;
- Ability to work well with little supervision and take direction from direct supervisor; and
- Punctual, reliable, team player.
- Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers!
- Competitive wages!
- Comprehensive health benefits (health, dental, and more depending on what you choose)!
- 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 an impact and make a change!
Emterra Group is committed to maintaining an 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.
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Responsibilities
Safely inspect and sort materials, remove contaminants from the sorting line, and clean plant equipment and work areas. Use required PPE, report system problems to the supervisor, and maintain strong attendance, safety, and work-quality records.
Requirements
Able to perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds. Candidates should communicate effectively, follow instructions, work to timelines with limited supervision, and be punctual, reliable team players; forklift experience is an asset but is not required, and training may be provided.
Skills
- Physical Stamina
- Lifting Up to 25 Pounds
- Material Sorting
- Contaminant Removal
- Equipment Cleaning
- Housekeeping
- Workplace Safety
- Interpersonal Communication
- Following Instructions
- Time Management
- Ability to Work Independently
- Reliability
- Punctuality
- Teamwork
- Forklift Operation
Benefits
- Competitive Wages
- Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- General Labour
- Waste Management
- Recycling
- Organics
- Waste Diversion
- Circular Economy
- Material Inspection
- Material Sorting
- Sorting Line
- Contaminant Removal
- Plant Equipment
- Housekeeping
- Workplace Safety
- Forklift Operation
- Manufacturing Environment
- Physical Labour
- Environmental Sustainability
- Attendance
- Quality Standards