Labourer

4 weeks ago

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Ralmax Full time
Salary: $20.00/hour

Employment Type: Full Time position.
Business Unit: Ellice Recycling
Location: Victoria, British Columbia
Reporting to: Foreman

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, overtime as required

Wage Rate: $20.00/hour

Work Setting: Industrial

Number of Vacancies: 1

Ellice Recycle, a Ralmax Group of Companies, has an exciting and immediate opening for a full-time Recycle Yard Labourer in Victoria, British Columbia. Under general supervision, the Labourer performs a variety of tasks in the recycling centre. The successful candidate will be able and willing to receive on-the-job training to gain greater knowledge of the kinds of grades of recyclable materials and more advanced skills in the operations of forklifts.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Great company culture

Responsibilities:

  • Sort a variety of recycled materials, such as concrete, drywall, plastics, and wood; sort metals to separate out high-grade metals, such as copper, brass, and aluminium, for recycling
  • Operate forklift in customer areas; operate compactors
  • Keep recycle yard clean by sweeping, raking, picking up loose debris
  • Inspect vehicles hauling recycled materials to determine the type of materials; calculate weights of materials; record information on materials received or prepared for shipment to processing companies
  • Direct customers and drivers to proper loading/unloading areas; assist customers and drivers with unloading and loading recycling materials; direct the work of contract labourers assigned to recycling activities
  • Adhere to workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances
  • Communicate any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the supervisor in order to facilitate prompt correction or reporting
  • Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
  • Safely operate power tools
  • Other duties within the scope of the position, as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
  • Valid class 5 BC drivers' license is an asset
  • Must be eligible to work in Canada
  • Knowledge and understanding of OHS, WCB regulations and legislation
  • Willingness to participate in regular training programs and courses
  • Current WHMIS Certification
  • Forklift Certificate is an asset

Knowledge and Skills

  • Ability to communicate, read, and understand/follow directions in English
  • Adheres to all safety rules
  • Ability to operate a forklift and other recycling equipment is an asset
  • Desire to learn how to operate and a variety of recycling equipment, such as bucket loaders, utility loaders, and wood grinder/chippers and how to identify different grades of metals
  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing business needs
  • Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
  • Good knowledge of hand and power tools
  • Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times

Requirements:

  • Perform moderately heavy physical labour involving the full range of body movements including reaching, bending, grasping, climbing, and lifting.
  • Must be able to stand, crouch, kneel and/or sit for extended periods of time, able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders and work from elevation, and walk on varied terrain
  • Regularly perform repetitive tasks
  • Ability to work within confined spaces
  • Possess manual dexterity
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
  • Must possess a current and valid driver's license
  • Must be eligible to work in Canada


Work Conditions

  • Travel to off-site locations may be required
  • Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.
  • Overtime as required
  • Hazards associated with the trade
  • Work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions

Application Process

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures to join our team (including self-identifying Indigenous, status, non-status, Metis, and Inuit and non-Indigenous cultures). If you have any questions regarding this position or applying for the position, please reach out and email us at We want to support all applicants during this process.

Submission Deadline: Open until filled

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

We are looking forward to connecting with you

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