Alcohol Recovery Operator Job Hamilton area,Ontario Canada,Manufacturing / Production

Alcohol Recovery Operator

Hamilton, ON Full-time $20.80/hour

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

Canadian Liquids Processors Limited, a division of Emterra Group, is Canada’s only licensed distillation facility of its kind. We are seeking an Alcohol Recovery Operator to operate and maintain our recovery processes, supporting cost-effective and environmentally responsible ethanol production and recycling.

Position Description

Safely receive, handle, test, and store alcohol-based liquid substances

Monitor and operate ethanol recovery and production processes

Operate and support wastewater treatment systems

Perform spill prevention, response, and control procedures

Safely load and unload liquid tanker trucks

Monitor and maintain plant systems and equipment, including boilers and cooling towers

Complete data entry, recordkeeping, and basic clerical duties

Follow all safety, environmental, and operational procedures

Chemical testing for water in boiler

Test water for optimal operations

Cleaning tanks

Maintenance/monitor of tanks and PH levels, PSI, temperature, BOD and COD’s biological oxygen demand and chemical oxygen demand

Knowledge of Distillation process

Skills & Qualifications

Process Operation with DCS control in a liquid, willing to train

Demonstrated mechanical ability (Demonstrated by past performance and certification in Power engineering, HVAC, Electrical, Maintenance (E.g. Mechanic, Millwright) preferred

Familiarity with pumps, boilers and peripheral equipment and pumping theory and dynamics

Demonstrated numerical accuracy

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Safety consciousness

Physical ability to lift and handle heavy objects

Willingness to work shifts (continental) and work alone

Education & Experience

High School Diploma required.

Post‑secondary education strongly preferred in:
Process Operations / Chemical Process Technology, Power Engineering (4th or 5th Class an asset), Environmental Technology / Wastewater Treatment

3–5 years of experience in distillery, brewery, winery, or industrial processing environments.

Proven experience operating with minimal supervision in safety‑critical

Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group

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 change!

Wage: $20.80/hour

Are you ready to jumpstart your career by joining one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and become part of the environmental solution? If so, apply now! We appreciate all applicants who apply however only those who are qualified, will be contacted.

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.