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General Laborer

@ WM

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

$19/hrOn-siteFull-time1+ years experience
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Overview

WM is hiring a Plant Associate at its Dartmouth, NS location to unload waste, operate tub wash equipment and decontaminate vehicles. The role is full-time at $19 per hour on a rotating six-day schedule starting at 7am. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, 401(k) matching and paid vacation.

Pay:

$19 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Unload waste from incoming vehicles and separate non-autoclavable waste
  • Stage and scan waste in the Bio track system
  • Load autoclave bins and incinerator hoppers
  • Operate tub wash units and decontaminate vehicles
  • Keep the dock clean and free of spills

Requirements summary:

  • One year of experience, preferably in a plant environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Follow health and safety directives and policies
  • Valid driver's licence preferred

Tools & skills

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionLife insuranceDisability insuranceRetirement planPaid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-09-29
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-19

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Experience1+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Driver’s licencepreferred
Background checksdrug and alcohol
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Stock or equity

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Job description

Why WM Canada?

People are the driving force behind everything we do.

From drivers and technicians to analysts, managers and corporate professionals, every employee plays a role in delivering essential services that support communities across Canada.

Whether you're starting your career, growing your expertise or taking the next step into leadership, you'll find opportunities to build a long-term future at WM Canada.

We invest in our people through training, development and opportunities to grow because we believe great careers are built, not found. In fact, many of our leaders began their careers in frontline and technical roles, reflecting our commitment to developing talent from within.

More than a job. A career you can count on.

At WM Canada, our frontline employees keep communities moving every day.

Whether you're driving routes, operating equipment or helping deliver essential services, you'll be part of a team that values hard work, safety, professionalism and looking out for one another.

What matters most to our frontline employees

Reliable, year-round work
Work in an essential industry that communities depend on every day.

Competitive pay and benefits
Earn a strong living with access to benefits, retirement programs and opportunities for additional earnings.

Work that fits your life
Build a long-term career while making time for family, friends and the priorities that matter most.

Safety comes first
We invest in training, equipment and processes designed to help employees work safely every day.

Real opportunities to grow
Many of our supervisors, managers and operational leaders started in frontline roles.

Modern equipment and technology
Work with well-maintained equipment and tools that help you do your job safely and efficiently.

Why people stay

  • Stable employment
  • Team-oriented culture
  • Opportunities to advance
  • Strong commitment to safety
  • Modern equipment and technology
  • Pride in serving local communities

Join a team that's building stronger communities every day.

Stericycle is now part of WM. To learn more about WM's acquisition of Stericycle, CLICK HERE to read the press release

Now hiring a Plant Associate in our Dartmouth, NS location!

Hourly pay - $19

Start time: 7am -5pm

Schedule : 6 days a week (Rotation, Mon -Fri , Tues - Sat weekly rotation)

I. Job Summary

The Plant Associate will ensure all waste is unloaded from vehicles, the vehicles are decontaminated, and waste is properly staged for scanning and processing. The individual will perform the duties in a safe and productive manner.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Unload waste from incoming vehicles. Separates non-autoclavable waste to be incinerated
  • Stage waste on conveyor system or properly stack waste for scanning in the Bio track system
  • Scan waste into the Bio track system for proper recordkeeping purposes
  • Load autoclave bins or incinerator hopper with waste for processing
  • Place reusable containers on tub wash line for decontamination
  • Operates tub wash unit ensuring the wash unit is operating properly. Removes clean tubs from wash unit, inspects tubs and stacks for loading onto assigned vehicle for reuse
  • Operates tub wash sprayer for oversized reusable tubs ensuring the unit is operating properly. Inspects tubs and stacks for loading onto assigned vehicle for reuse
  • Decontaminates vehicles cargo-carrying portion, reloads assigned reusable tubs and ensures cargo-carrying portion of vehicle does not have free liquid on the floor. Informs plant supervisor the vehicle is ready to be moved from dock area
  • Ensures housekeeping issues, e.g., spills cleaned up, floor is dry, and debris not on floor, etc., are addressed immediately
  • Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

  • 1 year of experience, preferably in plant environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively and understand and follow health and safety directives and performance and conduct standards, policies and procedures that apply to the role and location.

B. Preferred Qualifications

  • Valid Driver's License


IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Standing
  • Lifting
  • Pushing
  • Pulling
  • Reaching
  • Grasping
  • Talking
  • Repetitive Motions
  • Walking
  • Hearing


☒ Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Pay: The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $19. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.

What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family – from benefits, to resources and engagement activities.

We are People First. We are Committed to Your Growth. We Are Investing in You. We are a Family. We are Stable. We are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow.

ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.

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