Facilities and Water Treatment Specialist

Internal Job Board•Etobicoke, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Working under the Facilities and Maintenance Manager, the Facilities and Water Treatment Specialist performs daily tasks related to our water treatment units, maintaining departmental objectives in a manner consistent with our company standards. You will also help to maintain our recycling and waste management programs within our manufacturing and distribution facilities, while also performing some general facilities support. As Facilities and Water Treatment Specialist, you bring Lush’s Leadership Practices into all elements of your business: Be Real, Be Curious, Lead Fearlessly, Adapt and Evolve, Grow Talent, and Live with Purpose.

Requirements

Current Core Lush employee
Demonstrated proficiency in machinery operations
Knowledge/training of TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods)
Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills
Proficient in using MS office programs – word, excel; ability to be trained in or use AX
A health and safety mindset with ability to spot areas of opportunity, potential hazards and solutions

Nice To Haves

Flexible to work shift work, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime
Valid Forklift License
Well versed in Lush’s Health and Safety Program
Well versed in Lush’s Green Practices & Initiatives
First Aid Certified

Responsibilities

Perform daily duties to ensure the water treatment units are operational and performing optimally at all Vancouver manufacturing facilities
Support the implementation of internal and external initiatives for our water treatment program
Complete all required documentation and ensure accuracy
Collaborate with Maintenance and Facilities teams and the Sustainability team to oversee trends, quality pH levels etc. of all water treatment operations
Manage the material handling of water treatment supplies and water treatment waste
Maintain the organization and cleanliness of all 14 Special Recycling Area/Trailers
Coordinate all movement of recycling materials between buildings (gloves, scrap etc.)
Ensure properly marked spaces and signage for each collection stream
Coordinate and manage list of items to be red-tagged, pick-ups, removals etc.
Partner directly with haulers to oversee regular pick-ups and call in missed pick-ups
Communicate to Sustainability/Facilities teams on any observations regarding under/over servicing
Ensure all H&S requirements are met with regards to Hazardous waste
Support set up and administration of all waste audits and competitions
Support with program changes and implementation (training, physical set up)
Perform physical tasks and check facilities. Assist with the clean up of trash and debris from building exterior and lot; remove snow and de-ice walks and lot; replace light bulbs.
Be able to support basic facilities, for example: dismantling or assembling basic equipment, installation of barriers, basic carpentry.