Recycling Attendant; Casual
Who We Are
Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, andsafety-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 andsafety as our focus, we are looking for an energetic and driven employee tosupport 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).
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 inall 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, andsafe 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 thejob.
- 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 verbaland 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 getit 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!
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