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Commodity Checker/ Counter

@ Emterra Group

Vernon, British Columbia

$19–$20/hrFull-time
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Overview

Emterra Group is hiring a Commodity Checker/Counter at its Vernon, BC facility to verify container counts for the Used Beverage Container collection network. The role involves daily bag audits, operating high-speed counting machinery, equipment maintenance, warehouse inventory and sorting commodities. The posting lists full-time employment, competitive wages and comprehensive health benefits.

Pay:

$19–$20 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Perform daily bag audits and record container counts electronically
  • Operate high-speed counting machinery
  • Clean, calibrate and maintain Encorp workstations
  • Conduct warehouse inventory
  • Sort and bale commodities as required

Requirements summary:

  • High school graduate or equivalent experience in a related role
  • Skills in MS Word and Outlook
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask and adapt to an evolving environment

Tools & skills

Benefits mentioned

Dental
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Employer posting date
2026-10-29
First seen by our source
2026-10-30
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingWarehouse, Plant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedWellness

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Emterra Group

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Transforming waste into resources

Full company description

Emterra Group is a family-owned, Canadian leader in recycling & waste management, serving industrial, commercial, residential and municipal customers in Canada and the USA. We partner with customers to realize the full “worth” of waste by diverting garbage from landfills and turning it into valuable resources. Our suite of recycling & waste management services allows our customers to meet their Zero Waste, corporate sustainability and environmental impact goals. Emterra Group offers innovative and comprehensive waste & recycling solutions that increase waste diversion while delivering cost savings. With 1000 employees, a fleet of 500+ trucks, and 20 recycling plant and office locations, the Emterra Group of companies consists of: Emterra Environmental & Emterra Environmental USA – Provides waste audit, collections, waste disposal, recyclables processing and commodities marketing services in British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Michigan. Emterra Tire Recycling – Collects and recycles used, discarded and un-saleable tires, recovering 100% of tire materials. This facility serves Ontario. Canadian Liquids Processors Ltd. – The only recycling facility of its kind in Canada, CLP provides confidential and secure liquid recycling and product destruction services for un-saleable consumable liquids, food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Wastes are converted into ethanol and renewable energy while recycling 100% of all packaging. CLP serves businesses Canada-wide.

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8,698
People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 567 Michigan Dr, Oakville, Ontario L6L 0G4, CA
  • 6362 148th Street, Surrey, British Columbia V3S 3C4, CA
  • 15 Biggar Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario L8L 3Z3, CA
  • 8 Bramwin Court, Brampton, Ontario L6T 5G2, CA
  • 132 Riverside Dr, North Vancouver District, BC V7H 1T9, CA
Other recorded names
  • Emterra Group
Specialties
  • Recycling
  • Waste Diversion
  • Zero Waste
  • Waste Management
  • and circular economy
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Emterra Group is a family-owned, Canadian leader in recycling & waste management, serving industrial, commercial, residential and municipal customers in Canada and the USA. We partner with customers to realize the full “worth” of waste by diverting garbage from landfills and turning it into valuable resources. Our suite of recycling & waste management services allows our customers to meet their Zero Waste…

FieldValue
IndustryEnvironmental Services
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersOakville, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1976
SpecialtiesRecyclingWaste DiversionZero WasteWaste Managementand circular economy
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Job description

Who We Are

Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. organizations have been deemed to be an “essential service” by providing collection and processing for recycling, organics, and waste that keep our communities clean and safe. With customer service and safety as our focus, we are looking for an energetic and driven employee to support our growing company and play a crucial role in waste diversion and the circular economy. Emterra is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) and the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE).

Job Summary

We are currently recruiting for a Commodity Checker/Counter to join our facility, located in Vernon. BC. The individual will ensure the accuracy of container counts for the various Used Beverage Container (UBC) collection network. This position will report to the Manager

Position Description

  • Performing daily bag audits ensuring accurate reporting using manual and electronic data entry, including the operation of Anker Anderson high speed counting machinery;
  • Cleaning, calibrating and maintaining various Encorp Workstations;
  • Assisting in the coordination and workflow at the facility;
  • Conducting warehouse inventory;
  • Maintaining a clean and safe work area;
  • Supporting the safety, security and integrity of the facility operations;
  • Sorting and bailing of commodities as required;
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

  • High school graduate or equivalent experience in a related role;
  • Relevant skills in using technology and MS Office, particularly MS Word and Outlook;
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to multitask and adapt to an evolving work environment.

Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group

  • Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers!
  • Competitive wages!
  • Comprehensive health benefits (health, dental, and more depending on what you choose)!
  • Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the company!
  • Be part of an entrepreneurial organization that wants to continue to learn and grow!
  • Ability to have an impact and make a change!

Are you ready to jumpstart your career by joining one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and become part of the environmental solution? If so, apply now! We appreciate all applicants who apply however only those who are qualified, will be contacted.

Emterra Group is committed to maintaining an equitable, fair, and diverse environment. Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.

Please note that AI may be used to support the application review process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Human Resources Team.

This posting is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.

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