Az Equipment Operator/ Farm Operator

GFL Environmental is looking for a full-time Equipment Operator/ Farm Operator to support the operations in Hamilton, ON. As an Equipment Operator/Farm Operator you will be responsible for assisting the process of solid materials, solidification of liquids & slurries, offload and load trucks using frontend loader and back hoes. Also be responsible in processing containerized waste such as drums, pails, and totes by emptying, bulking, scraping and cutting containers.
Key Responsibilities:

• Operate a forklift to move material within the facility and to perform other warehousing type tasks
• Attend and participate in safety meetings and tool talks
• Maintain accurate and legible processing records as per your assigned work area (i.e. drums or batteries)
• Perform general housekeeping on a daily basis, including segregation and proper storage of containers, snow removal, cleaning and warehouse organization
• Report all safety incidents, equipment malfunction or any substandard performance to supervisor
• Other duties as assigned
• Process containerized waste such as drums, pails and totes by emptying, bulking, scraping and cutting containers
• Operate a floor sweeper to assist with general housekeeping and cleaning
• Process of solid materials, solidification of liquids & slurries, offload and load trucks using frontend loader and back hoes

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Previous knowledge of waste management operations is preferred
• Must be able to perform labour intensive duties (i.e. heavy lifting is required)
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must have previous equipment experience.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GFL will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.