General Labourer; Recycling Facility

Position: General Labourer (Recycling Facility)
Location: Niagara Falls

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).

Job Duties

To assist the equipment operators at the glass plant.

To inspect and clean vibratory screens on a daily basis.

To check and clean screens, vacuum hood and magnetic separator.

To assist with changing screen decks when required.

To fill 50 lb bags of glass in various sizes and stack on pallets.

To shrink wrap skids full of 50 pound bags.

To assist with cleaning the floor inside the fluidized bed dryer.

To keep accurate records of all finished product in supersacs or bags and to mark each supersac or 50 pound bag with the date the supersac or bag was filled and the mesh size of the glass.

To visually check product daily to ensure product is clean.

To maintain the cleanliness of the glass processing area, which includes sweeping floors on a daily basis.

To report any problems with the dust collection system immediately to supervision.

To follow all safety procedures, including safe lockout and test procedures and wearing safety equipment.

To sort materials along the fibre or container line, as required.

To sweep floors, under lines, etc., throughout the facility, as required.

To clean bales, and other miscellaneous general labourer tasks, as required.

Requirements

Must be able to perform repetitive / physical tasks for extended periods of time and lift items of up to 20lb.

Must have effective interpersonal skills to be able to communicate, understand and respond to questions, instructions, signs, signals and safety training.

Must be able to work in all weather elements.

Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group

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 wans 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.

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