Plant Operator, Processing Facilities

Reporting directly to the Operation Supervisors, 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.

Key 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

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• 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.

Working Conditions:

• This position is performed primarily in an outdoor setting while exposed to the ambient weather conditions.
• Standing for a long period will be required, and you must have the ability and dexterity to climb ladders onto trucks to cut samples, walk between the laboratory and the facility processing area. 
• Physical ability to manually lift, connect and disconnect offloading hoses to trucks and pumps, along with being able to haul hoses as needed to connection points and where needed to execute clean up. 

Work Schedule:
 

This position will operate on the afternoon shift (1500hrs-2300hrs) in an industrial setting that operates 24 hours per day, 5 days per week. You may be required to work additional hours and/or outside of regular scheduled hours to meet customer requirements.

This is a safety sensitive position. Offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of a drug and alcohol test (if applicable).
 

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.

Thank you for your interest, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. 

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [email protected]

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. 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.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.