Recycling Transfer Station Labourer

_**VANCOUVER ISLAND IS WHERE WE LIVE, WORK AND PLAY**_

We are seeking motivated individuals for the role of **Recycling Transfer Station Labourer** at our Milner Recycling location in Nanaimo. Joining our team means rolling up your sleeves and getting the job done amongst a diverse group of professionals, with a genuine dedication to quality, performance & growth. The Milner Group is committed to providing a safe and health workplace where safety is a primary consideration in everything we do. This is an opportunity to grow with a company that sincerely supports your personal and professional development.

**KEY EXPECTATIONS**:

- Provide customer service at the Scales for customers entering and exiting the facility
- Provide information clearly and/or assistance regarding rules, regulations and operating procedures to customers using the facility.
- Direct customers in a personable and friendly manner to appropriate areas
- Use various computer systems, including Point of Sale (POS) systems (occasionally)
- Take delivery of materials and waste from suppliers
- Outside labouring, (requiring CSA approved safety footwear, hardhat and high visibility outer
- Perform work in accordance with company safety procedures.
- Remove debris and trash on site using wheelbarrows.
- Load and move dirt, rock, equipment and materials.
- Maximize recycled materials and minimize waste sent to the landfill by sorting and separating items on the sort pad as directed.
- Organize recycled materials from work sites.
- Actively and consistently ensure site is clean by loading and unloading materials and removing hazards.
- Be self motivated with the ability to work independently as part of a team.
- Assist in physical labour on site.
- All other related duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS & ABILITIES**:

- Proven ability to work safely and promote a safe working environment, adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Valid British Columbia Class 5 Drivers license (preferred)
- Point of Sale (POS) system or Scale experience is an asset.
- Previous customer service experience is an asset.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
- Skid Steer experience is an asset.
- Ability to work outside in all weather.
- Push, pull, lift up to 23kg (50lbs)
- Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Ability to stand, walk on varied terrain.
- Ability to kneel, bend, stretch.
- Weekend availability preferred.

Milner Group has been serving Vancouver Island for over 50 years. Starting out with one gravel pit and one truck, we gradually expanded into civil contracting, and continued to grow from there. We are now proud to offer residential and commercial development, general excavation, municipal road building, highways infrastructure, logging, and wood waste recycling. Milner Group continues to provide services such as trucking, gravel quarrying, demolition, and hazardous materials abatement, hauling, and disposal services for residential and commercial waste to a diverse range of clients on Vancouver Island.

We offer competitive remuneration, and extended health benefits plan and a friendly environment in which to work and learn within our company.

**Salary**: $19.00-$22.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift

Application question(s):

- This position requires working outside in all weather. Is this acceptable to you?
- This position is not on a bus route. Do you currently live in the general Nanaimo area and have the ability to commute daily?

**Language**:

- English (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Nanaimo, BC (required)

Work Location: In person