Sorter/Labourer
- Regina, SK, Canada
Full-time
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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).
Position Description
Emterra is currently seeking for a sorter/labourer to join our team at our Regina, SK location. This position is responsible for sorting recyclable materials and assisting with the overall operation of the yard. The sorter/labourer is responsible to ensure unacceptable materials are removed from recycling or to be re-directed.
Key Responsibilities
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. 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).
Position Description
Emterra is currently seeking for a sorter/labourer to join our team at our Regina, SK location. This position is responsible for sorting recyclable materials and assisting with the overall operation of the yard. The sorter/labourer is responsible to ensure unacceptable materials are removed from recycling or to be re-directed.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform duties in a safe manner in compliance with all Company policies;
- Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (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.
- Effective interpersonal skills to be able to communicate, understand and respond to questions, instructions, signs, signals and safety training;
- Excellent teamwork skills;
- Must be able to perform repetitive/physical tasks for extended periods of time and lift items of up to 25lb;
- Must be able to work shifts as required;
- Must be able to work overtime as required.
- Exposure to dust, noise, heat, cold and fumes found in a shop environment;
- Exposure to residential and commercial waste and recycling;
- Exposure to extreme weather conditions;
- Exposure to equipment traffic.
- Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers!
- Competitive wages and annual wage increases!
- Comprehensive health benefits (drug, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance)!
- Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the Company!
- Tuition reimbursement program and professional development support!
- Employee discount programs!
- Be part of an organization that wants to learn and grow!
- Ability to have impact and make 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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The sorter/labourer is responsible for inspecting and sorting recyclable materials while removing contaminants from the sorting line. They must also maintain a clean work area and assist with general yard operations in compliance with safety policies.
Requirements
Candidates must be able to perform repetitive physical tasks, lift up to 25lb, and work flexible shifts including overtime. Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills are required to communicate instructions and safety procedures.
Skills
- Sorting
- Manual labor
- Safety compliance
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Housekeeping
- Equipment operation
- Material inspection
- Physical stamina
- Attention to detail
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Drug insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development support
- Employee discount programs
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Trades
Keywords
- Recycling
- Waste management
- Sorting line
- Labourer
- Safety
- PPE
- Circular economy
- Environmental
- Yard operations
- Contaminant removal
- Housekeeping
- Physical labor
- Shift work
- Regina
- Emterra Group