Senior Equipment Operator MRF

This is a union position located at our Red Deer MRF

Starting Wage: $30.86/hour

Start time: 6:00 am to 2:30 pm

Shift: Monday through Friday

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

I. Job Summary

Sets-up and operates a wide variety of equipment including, Forklift, Skid steer, and Loader, and performs work per specifications.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

Operates equipment in compliance with the company operating procedure.

Verifies that equipment is in working order, e.g., tooling, safety mechanisms.

Moves and positions raw materials and finished components with use of material moving equipment.

May provide assistance and direction to less experienced equipment operators as needed.

Performs daily maintenance and cleaning activities.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities

Onboard training, coaching temporary workers, Communicating to appropriate stakeholders.

IV. Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

Education: None Required.

Experience: Forklift, skid steer and/or loader experience.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada with a valid Canadian SIN (social insurance number).

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

Computer literate including email and basic understanding of Excel / OFFICE suite

V. Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day;

Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds rarely;

Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely;

Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely;

Willing to learn, teamwork-oriented, reliable, task prioritizing, open communicator, creative in the face of challenges.

Normal setting for this job is: shop or field.

Benefits

At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran