Dartmouth - Picker

Human Resources•Dartmouth, NS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Picker at Miller Waste Systems is responsible for the safe and efficient collection of commercial waste streams. This role supports public health by ensuring timely service, adherence to safety and environmental regulations, and respectful interaction with the community. Founded in 1961, Miller Waste Systems is a proudly Canadian, family-owned company with 65 years of experience providing waste management and diversion services to municipalities, businesses, and industries across Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. Today, Miller Waste operates collection fleets, recycling facilities, transfer stations, and composting operations that help communities manage waste responsibly while recovering valuable resources from the waste stream. Miller Waste has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 16 consecutive years, a distinction that reflects our commitment to strong leadership, operational excellence, and a culture that values our people. At Miller Waste, our people are our greatest strength. We provide a safe workplace, competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to build a long-term career with a company that is trusted by the communities it serves.

Requirements

Availability of working 48 hours a week is mandatory.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Flexibility with your work schedule is necessary as start and end times may vary.
Statutory Holidays and/or weekends will be required at times.
Effective written and verbal communication is mandatory.
You must be highly productive, energetic and safety conscious.
You must be a team player with safe working habits.
This is a physically demanding position, so the ability to lift up to 50lbs repeatedly is a requirement.

Nice To Haves

Customer service skills would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Must adhere to Miller Waste System safety protocols and must be familiar with the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
Provide customers with reliable and high-quality customer service as the proper disposal of the waste streams is vital to the health and well-being of the residents of the community that you are servicing.
Collect various waste streams to be delivered to local Transfer stations, Compost Facilities or landfill sites in an efficient and appropriate manner.
Adhere to the collection and delivery schedule while following all relevant policies and procedures of the Company, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Human Rights Code, Ministry of Environment as well as the by-laws of the Municipality in which you are working.