Recycling Attendant (Casual)
- Mission, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience, preferably in a customer service–oriented environment.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Who We Are
Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. Our organization 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
As a Recycling Depot Attendant, you will be an integral part of a team dedicated to safe, efficient, and customer-focused operations. In this role, you will support community recycling services, help maintain site standards, and assist customers in a professional, courteous, and knowledgeable manner.
This position involves working in a noisy environment and in all types of weather conditions, always requiring adaptability and a strong focus on safety.
This position is casual position. The successful candidate may be called upon to provide coverage at both the Mission Recycling Depot and the Abbotsford Mission Recycling Depot as operational needs require.
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.
Please note that AI may be used to support the application review process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Human Resources Team.
This posting is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.
Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. Our organization 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
As a Recycling Depot Attendant, you will be an integral part of a team dedicated to safe, efficient, and customer-focused operations. In this role, you will support community recycling services, help maintain site standards, and assist customers in a professional, courteous, and knowledgeable manner.
This position involves working in a noisy environment and in all types of weather conditions, always requiring adaptability and a strong focus on safety.
This position is casual position. The successful candidate may be called upon to provide coverage at both the Mission Recycling Depot and the Abbotsford Mission Recycling Depot as operational needs require.
Position Description
- Work safely and effectively as part of a team, following all company and safety procedures.
- Inspect incoming recyclable materials to ensure they meet facility specifications, provide essential recycling services, and educate customers and the community on proper recycling practices.
- Deliver excellent customer service to both residential and commercial customers, including assisting with traffic flow when required.
- Participate in training to gain the skills needed to perform all role duties.
- Ensure the depot is maintained in a clean, organized, and safe condition at all times.
- Support the Site Supervisor in ensuring the Abbotsford and Mission Recycling Depots meet all company and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor and manage onsite inventories with the Site Supervisor and team to maintain compliance with contractual and regulatory standards.
- Recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, customer service, and safety.
- Assist in training new employees on site operations, material specifications, and safety procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- A passion for contributing to the green economy and providing essential services to the community.
- Ability to work primarily outdoors, either in the recycling depot or in and around the facility.
- Strong commitment to safety in all tasks and aspects of the job.
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience, preferably in a customer service–oriented environment.
- Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Experience operating small mobile equipment (e.g., forklift) is an asset but not required.
- Ability and willingness to work shift schedules (day shifts only, four days on/four days off), including some weekends.
- A friendly personality with a “roll-up-your-sleeves and get it done” attitude.
- A good sense of humor is considered an asset and highly valued.
- 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.
Please note that AI may be used to support the application review process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Human Resources Team.
This posting is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Inspect incoming recyclable materials, assist residential and commercial customers, and promote proper recycling practices while supporting safe and efficient depot operations. Maintain clean and compliant sites, help manage inventory, assist with employee training, and recommend improvements to safety, customer service, and efficiency.
Requirements
Applicants should have 2–3 years of experience, preferably in a customer service environment, along with strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a commitment to safety. The role requires outdoor work in varied weather, willingness to work day shifts on a four-days-on/four-days-off schedule including some weekends, and the ability to cover depots in Mission and Abbotsford; forklift experience is an asset but not required.
Skills
- Customer Service
- Safety Compliance
- Recycling Material Inspection
- Recycling Education
- Traffic Flow Management
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal Communication
- Written Communication
- Inventory Management
- Site Maintenance
- Training
- Small Mobile Equipment Operation
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Customer Service & Support
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Recycling
- Waste Diversion
- Circular Economy
- Recycling Depot
- Recyclable Materials
- Material Specifications
- Customer Service
- Residential Customers
- Commercial Customers
- Traffic Flow
- Safety Procedures
- Regulatory Compliance
- Contractual Standards
- Inventory Management
- Site Operations
- Site Maintenance
- Employee Training
- Forklift
- Small Mobile Equipment
- Outdoor Work
- Community Services
- Environmental Sustainability