Plant Operator, Processing Facilities

GFL Environmental Inc. • Etobicoke, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tank Farm Operator will be responsible for the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the facilities Tank Farm and tanker off-loading/loading circuit while doing their part to ensure the Toronto facility maintains environmental compliance. The successful candidate will apply previous experience obtained from within a similar industrial sector.

Requirements

• Previous Tank Farm experience in an industrial environment is preferred.
• Prior forklift experience is required.
• Familiar with environmental regulations (CEPA, Ontario Reg. 347/558, TDG, etc.) is an asset.
• Ability to adjust to rapidly shifting priorities, and to work with minimal supervision.
• The capacity to provide, receive, and fulfil clear, concise direction to assure appropriate treatments are applied.
• Sound ability to assess risks related to mixing chemical products.
• Proven communication (written / verbal).
• Effective organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently.
• Mechanically inclined, comfortable with using hand tools.
• Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.
• Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

Responsibilities

• Active participant in GFL Environmental, Health & Safety Program.
• Comply with Corporate and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Build and maintain a professional report with customers and drivers.
• Perform and complete shift and equipment checklists.
• Perform and complete daily housekeeping duties in designated circuit, or around the facility as directed by management or lead hand and to assist coworkers in other circuits upon call for aid, including the use of a pressure washer.
• Cut samples of inbound, outbound bulk loads and individual tanks within the tank farm as instructed.
• Off-load and load bulk liquid industrial wastewater into the appropriate tanks and or tankers as instructed.
• Learn and know how to operate & drive vacuum truck(s) safely within the confines of the facility perimeter.
• Perform compatibility tests on containerized wastes in preparation for bulking over products.
• Process containerized waste according to compatibility test results and lab instruction.
• Perform minor maintenance, including lubrication, operating adjustments, cleaning & painting of equipment.
• Work independently, complete daily tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Identify and recommend improvements to processes and systems.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by management or the shift lead-hand.
• If the business needs warrant or require it, the afternoon shift will be expected to transition to the night shift covering the time of 23:00 – 07:00.

Benefits

• GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer.
• We are committed to providing an environment without discrimination and employ personnel without regard to race, age, gender, or any other protected ground.
• Our philosophy is to provide fair and equal employment and development opportunities for our employees based on skills and capability.
• GFL Environmental provides applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation upon request, as may be required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed