General Labourer

West Coast Reduction Ltd. • Calgary, AB

3d • Onsite

About The Position

West Coast Reduction Ltd. is hiring a Labourer for their Calgary Plant. This role is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the plant site and providing assistance amongst various departments when necessary. The company collects food waste and by-products, transforming them into ingredients for animal feed, renewable energy, and other products, contributing to a sustainable local food supply and cleaner communities.

Requirements

• Possesses strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP practices
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, with excellent communication skills
• Ability to read or interpret diagrams, schematic drawings and manuals to determine work procedures
• Ability to frequently move, carry, lift, push and pull equipment up to 50 lbs without assistance and occasionally greater with assistance
• Perform repetitive motions including bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and reaching overhead above the shoulders daily
• Adaptable to adverse conditions including confined space, heights, cold weather, odours and animal by-products

Responsibilities

• Wash and disinfect the plant site, pits, pipes, countertops, roofs, drains, and other areas
• Conduct safety pre-trip inspections on the site forklifts and submit record logs to the Supervisor
• Clean the yard and all pit areas including the walls and basement areas
• Depackage and unbox raw material in an efficient manner
• Unload raw materials and finished product totes from trucks
• May be asked to safely operate forklifts and other hoisting devices when necessary
• Perform shift work based on company business needs which evolve and change in response to customer demands
• Work overtime as instructed to ensure minimal downtime of facilities
• Foster a positive team and company culture by ensuring treatment of others is respectful and aligned with company values

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Continuous in-house training opportunities available
• Comprehensive compensation package offered to permanent full-time employees including employer-paid extended health benefits
• Opportunities for career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees