Our GFL Pickering location is looking for a Plant Operator to join the liquids division. Under general direction from the Operations Manager, the Plant Operator is responsible for day-to-day operations with respect to waste receiving, handling, processing and disposal.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive all client waste - both bulk and containerized
- Take samples from waste vehicles and containers for lab analysis
- Load and unload waste vehicles including vacuum trucks, tankers, straight trucks and van trailers
- Operate plant machinery and assist with general maintenance
- Assisting in waste processing methods and processes
- Assist with preparing shipments of hazardous and non-hazardous waste for transport
- Gain a full understanding and working knowledge of the company's standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ensure they are followed
- Notify the Supervisor/Manager of any defects, damages, mistakes, errors, contamination, spills, other incidents or accidents that are identified
- Document and report completion status of work assigned by the Supervisor/Manager
- Comply with rules, procedures, secure work and hygiene practices, health and safety standards and use of personal protective equipment
- Maintain work area to ensure to compliance with housekeeping, environmental and safety regulations
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
- Previous hazardous and non-hazardous waste management experience is an asset
- Previous experience operating air diaphragm pumps and bulk liquid