Posted 16 days ago
General Labourer ($19.50/hour)
@ Emterra Group
Woodstock, Ontario
Overview
Emterra Group is hiring a full-time General Labourer at $19.50 per hour to support welders, mechanics and technicians in a recycling and waste management shop. The work involves preparing, painting and refurbishing front-end bins and keeping the workspace clean and organized. The posting requires overtime as needed, with 44 to 48.5 hours a week.
Pay:
$19.50 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assist welders, mechanics and technicians with daily tasks
- Prepare, paint and refurbish front-end bins
- Set up and organize tools, materials and equipment
- Move bins into the shop and assist with preparation
- Clean work areas and keep the workspace safe and organized
Requirements summary:
- Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods
- Lift items up to 20 lb
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to work in all weather elements
- Able to work overtime as required (44 to 48.5 hours a week)
- Punctual, reliable and a team player
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Hours per week | 44 |
| Schedule | day, overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Plant or factory, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 20 lb · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Wellness |
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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.
- LinkedIn followers
- 8,698
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 645
- 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
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Environmental Services |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Oakville, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1976 |
| Specialties | RecyclingWaste DiversionZero WasteWaste Managementand circular economy |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 65 |
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Who We Are
We are a dynamic, growth-oriented and safety-focused company. Our organization has been deemed to be an “essential service” by providing recycling, resource recovery and waste management services that keep our communities clean and safe and valuable materials within the circular economy. We are looking for energetic and driven team members to support our growing company and play a crucial role in achieving our corporate mission and vision. Emterra Group 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), the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE) and WEConnect International.
What will you do?
- Assist welders, mechanics, and technicians with daily tasks and projects
- Prepare, paint, and help refurbish front-end bins
- Set up and organize tools, materials, and equipment for daily work
- Move bins into the shop for refurbishment and assist with related preparation
- Clean up work areas after jobs and ensure tools are properly stored
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace at all times
Qualifications:
- Must be able to perform repetitive / physical tasks for extended periods of time and lift items of up to 20lb
- Must have effective interpersonal skills to be able to communicate, understand and respond to questions, instructions, signs, signals and safety training;
- Must be able to work in all weather elements;
- Must be able to work overtime as required (44 - 48.5 hours a week)
- Punctual, reliable, team player
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 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 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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