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Labourer

@ GFL Environmental

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Brantford, ON · Hamilton, ON

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Overview

GFL Environmental is hiring a Plant Operator for afternoon shifts at its Brantford, ON location. The role handles receiving, processing and disposal of client liquid and solid waste, with mostly outdoor work and lifting up to 50 lbs. The posting names medical and dental coverage, RRSP matching and professional development.

Responsibilities:

  • Receive and sample client bulk and containerized waste
  • Load and unload vacuum trucks, tankers and other waste vehicles
  • Operate plant machinery and assist with maintenance
  • Prepare hazardous and non-hazardous waste shipments
  • Follow SOPs and safety, hygiene and housekeeping standards

Requirements summary:

  • Waste management experience is an asset
  • Air diaphragm pump and bulk liquid transfer experience is an asset
  • Propane forklift experience or certification is an asset
  • Safety conscious and detail oriented
  • Comfortable working in a mostly outdoor environment
  • Able to lift upwards of 50 lbs

Tools & skills

air diaphragm pumpbulk liquid transfer systempropane forkliftrespiratorvacuum trucktanker

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalRetirement plan
Source and dates

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

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Job details

DepartmentManufacturing & production
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOutdoors, Plant or factory, Vehicle
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 50 lb · computer low
Licences & certificationsPropane forklift certification
Perks mentionedRetirement plan

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GFL Environmental

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Full company description

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation. Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada and the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers. We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements. At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ GFL Environnement est la seule grande entreprise de services environnementaux diversifiés en Amérique du Nord offrant des services de gestion des déchets solides, de gestion des déchets liquides et d'assainissement des sols. Grâce à un réseau stratégiquement situé au Canada et aux Etats-Unis, l'équipe professionnelle et dévouée d'employés de GFL offre un service local à plus de 4 millions de foyers sous contrat municipal et à plus de 135 000 clients industriels, commerciaux et institutionnels. Nous offrons un engagement inégalé à l'égard du service à la clientèle, de la fiabilité et de l'efficacité, et nous mettons l'accent sur la sécurité et le respect des exigences environnementales et légales. Chez GFL, nous croyons qu'en offrant des solutions environnementales accessibles et rentables, nous encouragerons une plus grande responsabilité environnementale et nous permettrons à nos clients et aux collectivités.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 100 New Park Place, Vaughan, Ontario L4K 0H9, CA
Business categories
  • Environmental Consulting
  • Waste Management
  • GreenTech
Other recorded names
  • GFL Environmental Inc.
Specialties
  • Municipal / Residential Waste
  • Industrial / Commercial / Construction Waste
  • Construction & Demolition Services
  • Used Oil Collection
  • Hazardous Waste Management
  • Excavation Services
  • Shoring & Foundations
  • Soil Remediation
  • Vacuum Truck Services
  • Infrastructure Development
  • Recycling
  • Organics
  • Industrial Cleaning
  • HAZMAT Emergency Response
  • Landfill Disposal & Diversion
  • and Environmental Remediation
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No
Reported total investment
5,167,778,866

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GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation. Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada and the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to…

FieldValue
IndustryEnvironmental Services
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersVaughan, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesMunicipal / Residential WasteIndustrial / Commercial / Construction WasteConstruction & Demolition ServicesUsed Oil CollectionHazardous Waste ManagementExcavation ServicesShoring & FoundationsSoil RemediationVacuum Truck ServicesInfrastructure Development
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Job description

Under general direction from the operations supervisor, the Plant Operator is responsible for day-to-day operations with respect to waste receiving, handling, processing, and disposal.

The position is for afternoon shift at our 96 Middleton Street, Brantford, ON location.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Receive all client waste – both bulk liquids/solids and containerized

  • Take samples from waste vehicles for lab analysis

  • Load and unload waste vehicles including vacuum trucks, tankers, oil trucks, straight trucks and van trailers

  • Operate plant machinery and assist with general maintenance

  • Working while using Respirator

  • Assisting in waste paint blending methods and processes

  • Assist with preparing shipments of hazardous and non-hazardous waste for transport

  • Gain a full understanding and working knowledge of the company’s standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ensure they are followed

  • Notify the Shift Supervisor/Operations Manager of any defects, damages, mistakes, errors, contamination, spills, other incidents or accidents that are identified

  • Document and report completion status of work assigned by the Shift Supervisor/Manager

  • Comply with rules, procedures, safe work and hygiene practices, health and safety standards and use of personal protective equipment.

  • Maintain work area to ensure compliance with housekeeping, environmental and safety regulations.

  • Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

  • Previous hazardous and non-hazardous waste management experience is an asset

  • Previous experience operating air diaphragm pumps and bulk liquid transfer systems is an asset

  • Propane forklift experience/certification is an asset

  • Must be motivated, able to multi-task, and work effectively in a team environment

  • Must be safety conscious and detail oriented

  • Must be comfortable working in a mostly outdoor environment

  • Ability to follow procedures and execute work with minimal supervision

  • Ability to lift upwards of 50 lbs.

Who we are:

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America; operating across Canada and the United States; offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management, and infrastructure development.

Recognized by our signature fleet of bright green trucks and equipment, we offer a wide range of environmental and industrial services to businesses, communities, and households, providing a consolidated and sophisticated approach to meeting our customers’ needs.

GFL Benefits:

· Medical and Dental Coverage Our industry leading benefits package

· RRSP Matching: We support your future goals by matching your RRSP contributions

· An environment to encourage professional growth and development

· Be a part of the Full-Cycle Project initiative – a way to give back to the community

#GFLTalent

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