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WM Environmental Operations Technician - WMSS in Windsor, Ontario
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.
Looking to grow within the waste industry this job may be right for you. Our onsite service team is looking for an individual with experience or someone willing to learn and grow!
Job Summary
The Environmental Operations Technician supports the Sustainability Services onsite program.
This role is a physical role that includes manual labor as well as the operation of a forklift associated with chemical handling, lab pack duties, drum movements within a designated facility, This is a support position focused on hazardous and non-hazardous waste related activities at a designated site.
Location: Windsor, ON
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.
Ensure waste types are properly segregated, regulatory shipment windows are met, proper container labeling is adhered to, good housekeeping is maintained, and accurate tracking logs are kept.
Segregate, label, mark and package waste materials in a safe and compliant manner.
Collect, pour, transfer, consolidate, repackage and package solid, liquid and sludge material.
Perform labor intensive activities such as container or drum collection, drum bulking, sorting trash for recyclables and loading of trucks.
Provide labor support to organize and maintain waste staging when applicable.
Wears required personal protective equipment. (this position requires the wear of a respirator)
Participates and cooperates in safety process, including following written procedures, attending required training and scheduled meetings.
Immediately reports any unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries or property damage to supervisor.
Follows and participates in Environmental and Quality Management System (ISO 14001/9001) policy, procedures and operational controls related to job responsibilities.
Maintains compliance with applicable environmental, safety and transportation regulations (EPA, OH&S and TDG).
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
Education: Associate's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and two (2) years of relevant work experience.
Experience: None required (in addition to education requirement).
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
O. Reg 347 and TDG regulatory compliance experience strongly preferred.
Forklift Experience (Certification preferred )
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
- Must be able to work independently with little direction, and as a member of a team.
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 up to 50 pounds most of the work day;
Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to chemicals, etc.) most of the work day;
Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday;
Normal setting for this job: Manufacturing facility
Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on RRSP, and more! 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