Labourer/Sorter

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.

Emterra is currently seeking for a Sorters/Labourersto join our team at our Regina, SK location. This position is responsible for sorting recyclable materials and assisting with the overall operation of the yard. The sorter/labourer is responsible to ensure unacceptable materials are removed from recycling or to be re-directed. Sorters/labourers will be exposed to all weather elements.

What will you do?

• Perform duties in a safe manner in compliance with all Company policies;
• Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) equipment is utilized;
• Inspect materials and sort items or materials into designated areas;
• Pull contaminants from sorting line;
• Perform cleaning duties related to plant equipment and general housekeeping;
• Report system problems immediately to Supervisor;
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and surrounding area;
• Assist the maintenance crew as directed.
• Secure sample materials for audit as required.
• Maintain an excellent attendance record and an excellent safety and work quality record;
• Other duties as assigned.
  

What will you bring?

• Effective interpersonal skills to be able to communicate, understand and respond to questions, instructions, signs, signals and safety training;
• Excellent teamwork skills;
• Must be able to perform repetitive/physical tasks for extended periods of time and lift items of up to 25lb;
• Must be able to work shifts as required;
• Must be able to work overtime as required.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to extreme weather conditions;
• Exposure to dust, noise, heat, cold and fumes found in a shop environment;
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste and recycling;
• Exposure to equipment traffic.

No agencies. No phone calls please. Emterra thanks all applicants for their interest however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.