Labourer (West End Location) (General Scrap Iron & Metals)

3 days ago


Edmonton, Canada General Recycling Industries Ltd. Full time
Labourer (West End Location) (General Scrap Iron & Metals)


Since 1976, General Recycling Industries (GRI) has been the benchmark of customer service within the industrial community, handling all facets of the metal recycling process quickly and efficiently. With a continued focus on environmental best practices, GRI has evolved to combine the benefits of cutting-edge equipment and technology, with the personal care and attention that exceeds our customer's expectations. As the largest provider of recycled, mill-ready products in Alberta, performance is paramount - and our success is built by our people.

People are at the core of everything we do so we put our focus on career development, promotion, and safety as a priority. If you are looking for a career and not just a job, you’re in the right place GRI offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive employer paid benefits package, amazing opportunities for career progression, RRSP matching program and an outstanding work environment.

This position is for our westside location (11915 – 156 Street, Edmonton, AB Canada)
To support the on-going growth of our business, we are currently seeking a highly motivated, energetic, and safety-oriented  Labourer(s)  to join our team. Reporting to our Sortation Lead, the Labourer is responsible for correctly identifying various metal materials for accurate sorting, customer service and traffic flow throughout the yard, and assisting with loading/unloading materials from vehicles.

This position is Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and some Saturday's from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and will require working outside in all weather conditions.

The starting rate for this position is $20.00 per hour with a performance and wage review after 90 days.

Key Responsibilities

  • Control traffic near, in or around work area
  • Clean work area to eliminate possible hazards
  • Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, of equipment or materials
  • Read instructions, work orders or other customer requirements to complete customer orders
  • Load, unload, or identify materials, distributing them to the appropriate locations on work site
  • Manually heavy lift materials to assist in loading/ unloading and stocking of material
  • Spot trucks and heavy equipment
  • Communicate using two-way radio
  • Use any hand tools that may be required for tasks
  • Exercising good customer service while dealing with the public
  • Complete Pre-Job Hazard Assessments and Equipment Pre-Use Inspections
  • Other general labour duties as required

Core Competencies

  • Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills
  • Organizational and time management abilities
  • Results-oriented team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to actively listen and use creativity to solve problems
  • Ability to recognize the environmental factors and risks that enable and support safety in the workplace
  • Ability to maintain professionalism always and work with limited supervision
  • Basic computer knowledge and ability to complete reports as required
  • Ability to multi-task and meet objectives/deliverables
  • High standards for work, meticulous, with great attention to detail and strong analytical skills
  • Confident, resourceful, and highly motivated
  • Possess a positive ‘can-do’ attitude

Education and Experience

  • 1 -2 years outside heavy Labour experience
  • Must be able to perform physical repetitive tasks with the ability to lift 50 lbs
  • Must be able to work outside year-round in all weather conditions
  • Previous experience working in the industrial/metal industry is considered a strong asset

This position is for our westside location (11915 – 156 Street, Edmonton, AB Canada)
Interested in this role or other GRI career opportunities?
Visit us online:  here


We thank all applicants for their interest in this position and in our company; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Department: General Scrap Iron & Metals
This is a full time position

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