Provides non‑hazardous solid & liquid waste management, soil remediation and recycling services across North America.
Operate forklift & equipment to process and manage containerized waste.
1 months ago ago
Entry-level, Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Onsite
Company Size
20,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Solid waste management
Recycling
Liquid waste management
Hazardous liquid waste disposal
Infrastructure services
Site excavation
Demolition
Shoring
Sector Specialisms
Municipal
Homeowners Associations (HOAs)
Industrial
Commercial
Residential
Government
Solid Waste Management
Liquid Waste Management
Role
Description
floor sweeper
forklift operation
record keeping
waste processing
safety reporting
ppe maintenance
Operate a floor sweeper to assist with general housekeeping and cleaning
Maintain accurate and legible processing records as per your assigned work area (i.e. drums or batteries)
Operate a forklift to move material within the facility and to perform other warehousing type tasks
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
Process containerized waste such as drums, pails and totes by emptying, bulking, scraping and cutting containers
Attend and participate in safety meetings and tool talks
Wearing and maintenance of required PPE including respirator mask
Requirements
heavy lifting
english
communication
outdoor
equipment
teamwork
Must be able to perform labour intensive duties (i.e. heavy lifting is required)
You must be able to communicate in English both verbally and electronically
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
This position is primarily performed in the yard and solids processing area. Incumbent must be comfortable working in an outdoor environment in various weather conditions
Must have previous equipment experience
You must be able to work independently and as part of a larger team environment
You must be able to stand for long periods of time
Previous knowledge of waste management operations are preferred
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
must pass a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.
Company
Overview
Born in 2007
Year of founding through merger
The company was formed through the merger of several Canadian waste firms, marking its official inception.
4th Largest
Market ranking in North America
GFL has grown to become the fourth-largest diversified environmental services provider in Canada and the US.
Over 25 States
US operational footprint
GFL's services span over half of the United States, showcasing its extensive national reach.
Multi-Billion Dollars
Annual revenue figures
The company reports significant annual revenues, reflecting its financial strength and market presence.
Quickly transformed into a North American environmental powerhouse.
Headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario.
Manages solid waste hauling, landfills, transfer stations, material recovery, liquid waste collection, vacuum truck service, soil remediation, and bulky-item pickups.
Crafts integrated solutions, often replacing multiple vendors, with a signature bright green fleet.
Notable projects include large municipal waste-collection contracts in Toronto, Halifax, and Windsor, plus excavation work at Toronto’s Pan Am Aquatics Centre.
Expanded via strategic US acquisitions, such as Rizzo Environmental and Waste Industries, boosting its footprint and service scope.
Operates material-recovery facilities and regularly files SEC and TSX reports.
The Full Circle Project allows communities to vote on local charitable giving, blending service delivery with civic engagement.
Culture + Values
Grow For Life
Safe For Life
Sustainable For Life
Team Green
Environment + Sustainability
30% reduction
GHG Emission Target
Targeting a 30% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline.
40% recovery
Recyclables Recovery Goal
Goal to increase recyclables recovery at MRFs by 40% by 2030.
85% RNG
CNG Fleet Goal
Aim for 85% of CNG fleet powered by RNG by 2030.
100% renewable
Renewable Energy Goal
Aim for 100% renewable energy in operations they control by 2030.
Vision: to be Green For Life through accessible, cost-effective, and sustainable environmental solutions
Published a Sustainability Action Plan in 2022 outlining climate strategy
Aligned reduction target with Global Methane Assessment, SBTi and IEA Net Zero pathway
Currently increasing landfill gas capture, expanding CNG/RNG fleet, and installing renewable electricity
Goal to double beneficial use of landfill biogas by 2030
Avoided/sequestered 12.1 Mt CO₂e in landfills in 2021 (up from 7.9 Mt in 2020)