Safely operate the recycling system by following all corporate guidelines. Supervise the sorting staff in the facility ensuring proper staff counts are available to maintain guidelines for material quality. Communicate effectively with plant supervisor and System Leads on material changes.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Line Leadership

- Active Floor Work: Perform primary sorting duties directly on the line to lead by example and maintain workflow.
- Equipment Operation: Safely start, stop, operate, and adjust recycling machinery throughout shift operations.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure all sorting staff strictly follow company guidelines for material separation and quality standards.
- Operational Communication: Keep management informed of material changes, line flow variations, and any personnel matters on the floor.
- Acting Supervisory Coverage Shift Oversight: Step in to manage daily floor operations, workflow, and team assignments whenever the Supervisor is unavailable or off-site.
- Point of Contact: Serve as the primary leader for operational inquiries, emergency protocol decisions, and shift escalation issues.
- Shift Reporting: Complete accurate end-of-shift reports, verify timekeeping, and track production metrics during coverage periods.

Team Leadership & Staffing

- Shift Readiness: Confirm adequate sorter coverage prior to shift start times to maintain quality and throughput.
- Training & Development: Train new material sorters, continuously evaluate team productivity, and request staffing adjustments as needed.

Safety & Compliance

- Safety Standards: Drive a safety-first culture by enforcing all policies outlined in the company’s safety program.
- LOTO Protocol: Strictly adhere to and enforce Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.
- PPE Management: Ensure all floor staff properly sign out and consistently wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Requirements & Qualifications

Education & Experience

- Education: High school diploma required, post-secondary is an asset.





Leadership Experience

- Leadership Experience: Prior experience as an acting supervisor, step-up lead, or senior line worker preferred.

Industry Experience

- Industry Experience: Previous experience operating recycling machinery strongly desired.

Certifications

- First line: Forklift certification required, or willingness to obtain.

Knowledge, Skills, & Physical Demands

- Leadership & Autonomy: Strong initiative with the ability to manage floor operations independently with minimal supervision.
- Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with staff and management.
- Technical Skill: Demonstrated ability to safely operate facility machinery.
- Physical Capabilities: Ability to frequently lift and move up to 60 lbs in a fast-paced industrial environment.

What We Offer

- $20/hour 100% Company-Paid Benefits: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage with zero out-of-pocket premiums.
- RRSP Matching: Company-matched contributions to support your financial future.
- Gear & Boot Allowance: Annual safety boot allowance and company-provided uniforms.
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP): Confidential support services for you and your household.
- Paid Time Off: Fair and equitable vacation policies.
- Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement and ongoing skill development.
- Inclusive Workplace: A safe, supportive, and respectful team environment.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information,



or any other protected characteristic.

At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset-our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form "Team Green" - united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an prospect to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations - Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services - Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.

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📌 Recycling Lead Hand (Charlottetown)
🏢 GFL Environmental
📍 Charlottetown