Recycling and Waste Center Attendant

4 days ago

Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Emterra Group Full time

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).

Position Description

The Recycling and Waste Centre Attendant is part of a team that provides recycling options for a vast array of materials. In addition, Attendants provide direction to the general public and commercial traffic in order for them to navigate the facility in a safe manner while properly recycling or disposing of their materials.

The Recycling and Waste Centres are open 363 days per year. Applicants must be willing and able to work four-day rotating shifts (i.e. four days working and four days off).

Key Responsibilities

  • With training, provide essential recycling services and knowledge to the community in which the facility serves.
  • Under the direction of the Site Supervisor, be part of a team that ensures the Recycling and Waste Centre meets all requirements from Metro Vancouver, regulatory bodies and Company expectations.
  • Ensure outbound solid waste and recyclable materials, with training, meet disposal/recycle facility specifications;
  • Work with the Site Supervisor and the rest of the crew to monitor and manage onsite inventories of all materials in order to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements;
  • Provide excellent communication to the customers that utilize the facility, which includes the general public and commercial customers alike. This may include traffic control at the site.
  • Help train newly hired personnel on operations, specifications for outbound materials and safety procedures;
  • Provide recommendations to improve efficiency, service levels and safety
  • Bring the ability to work safely mainly within a team environment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

  • A passion to be involved in the green economy, and to provide an essential service to the communities in which we reside.
  • The ability to work mainly outside either in the recycling depots or in and around the transfer station building.
  • A safe approach to all tasks and aspects of the job is a must.
  • Minimum 2-3 years previous experience in a role preferably in a customer service-oriented environment;
  • Must be pro-active and willing to learn;
  • Must have good interpersonal skills, both verbal and written;
  • Experience running small mobile equipment such as a forklift is an asset, but is not necessary;
  • An ability and willingness to work shift work (day shifts only with four on and four off)), some weekends; and
  • A friendly personality combined with a "roll-up your sleeves and get it done" attitude
  • A good sense of humour is considered an asset, and is necessary.

Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group

  • 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 impact and make change

Are you ready to jumpstart your career by joining one of Canada's Greenest Employers and become part of the environmental solution? If so, apply now We appreciate all applicants who apply however only those who are qualified, will be contacted.

Emterra Group is committed to maintainingan 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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