GFL Environmental is looking for Plant Labourers to join our growing liquid team out of our Bowmanville location. This position is full time, permanent.

The Plant Labourer will be primarily responsible for day-to-day operations with respect to waste receiving, handling, processing and disposal. The labourer will load and unload waste vehicles including vacuum trucks, tankers, straight trucks and van trailers.

Receive all client waste – both bulk liquids/solids 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 treatment and waste water treatment methods and processes

Notify the Shift Supervisor/General 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 Shift Supervisor/Manager





Must be able to work the following 2 shifts Monday-Friday on a 2 week rotation: 6:00am to 3:00pm and 2:30pm to 11:30pm. All labourers are also required to work one Sunday every 4 weeks.

Previous hazardous and non-hazardous waste management experience is an asset

Previous experience operating air diaphragm pumps and bulk liquid transfer systems is an asset

Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of required drug testing.

Propane forklift experience/certification is an asset

Must be comfortable working in a mostly outdoor environment

Emergency response availability including evenings and weekends

#GFL is committed to equal chance 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.

📌 Plant Operator (Full Time) (Cobourg)
🏢 GFL Environmental
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