Emterra Group is a leader in providing integrated recycling resource management and waste disposal solutions to the industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) sectors and municipalities throughout Canada. Our view of waste management means maximizing recycling and waste diversion. Whether you see it as garbage, waste, trash, rubbish, or junk, we see waste another way – as a resource to be collected and recycled into new, usable products.

From tire recycling to liquid waste – we turn waste into resources.

The Plant

Supervisor’s primary responsibilities include the afternoon leadership, management and coordination of plant operations including production, logistics and maintenance while ensuring compliance with all labour, safety, environmental and corporate policies, and regulations. This position plays an integral part in plant operations, special projects, and has profit and loss (P&A;) responsibility for developing and achieving budgetary and production targets.

The Plant

Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision of full-time employees, most of which are general labourers, equipment (i.e., skid street, forklift, loader) operators and maintenance employees. This hands-on role will oversee the afternoon shift working Monday to Friday from 2:30pm to 11:00pm. Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the activities of plant employees, including maintenance personnel in a safe and effective manner.

Work to optimize afternoon shift production, clean up and maintenance activities. Handson supervisor, knowledge, and skill to perform maintenance repairs including welding, greasing, replacing bearings, conveyor belt repairs, and operating forklift, snorkel lift and front-end loaders when required Responsible for internal reports, including bale count,



facility inspections, pre and post trip reports, daily MRF statistics, audit reports, etc. Understand and monitor the general flow of materials through system.

Maintain calendars and logbooks on plant and mobile equipment. Work in accordance with and be well versed in local, and federal legislated obligations that are required for the facility, including compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and the Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) issued by the Ministry of Environment. Ensure the health and safety of all workers under your direct supervision Monitor daily equipment pre/post trip reports, proactively minimizing equipment downtime.

Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a plant supervisory role Demonstrated experience in equipment maintenance, and welding. Solid computer skills with proficiency in the use of MS Office.

Experience in a recycling, material recovery or material handling facility is an asset.

Experience with PLC programming/controls is an asset. Ability and willingness to work afternoon shift from 2:30pm to 11:00pm.

Experience in either forklift or heavy machine operation. Plant environment. Exposure to residential and commercial waste and recycling. Competitive wages and annual wage increases! Comprehensive health benefits (drug, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance)!

Employee Assistance

Program, paid for by the Company! Tuition reimbursement program and professional development support! Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our dedicated Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Specialists. Please note that AI may be used to support the application review process; This posting is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position. #

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