Posted 17 days ago
Labourer
@ ABC Recycling Ltd.
Surrey, British Columbia
Overview
ABC Recycling Ltd. is hiring one General Labourer for its Surrey, B.C. metal recycling yard. The role involves processing, sorting, cutting and packaging scrap metal and vehicles for transport, plus keeping the yard clean and safe. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with ongoing random drug and alcohol screening required.
Responsibilities:
- Receive, assess and weigh ferrous metals from customers
- Sort, high-grade and segregate mixed scrap loads
- Cut thick metal and dismantle scrap, draining vehicle fluids
- Load and unload trailers using a forklift
- Maintain yard, equipment and inventory records
Requirements summary:
- Experience sorting ferrous metals is an asset
- Forklift or skid steer ability is an asset
- Knowledge of general safety practices
- Willingness to work outdoors rain or shine
- Able to communicate professionally
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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ABC Recycling Ltd.
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Responsible metal recycling for stronger communities.
Full company description
ABC Recycling is a family-owned, Canadian leader in the metal recycling industry, proudly serving our communities since 1912. With 11 locations across British Columbia, Alberta, and Washington, we specialize in recycling both ferrous and non-ferrous metals for a wide range of clients: from industrial decommissioning projects to household drop-offs. Built on a foundation of dependability and trustworthiness, ABC Recycling is dedicated to providing the best service, advancing sustainable practices, and fostering strong relationships with our partners and the communities we serve. Through the environmental benefits of metal recycling as well as initiatives such as community clean-ups and partnerships with Indigenous communities, we make a meaningful difference for people and the planet.
- LinkedIn followers
- 7,971
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 126
- Reported office locations
- 8081 Meadow Avenue, Burnaby, BC V3N 2V9, CA
- 4318 Terminal Place, Campbell River, BC V9H 1N6, CA
- 19355 - 54th Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 8E5, CA
- 2550 Queensway Drive, Terrace, BC V8G 3W8, CA
- 10338 Willow Cale Forest Road, Prince George, BC V2N 7A8, CA
- 750 Jackson Rd, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9X, CA
- 9727 128 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V, CA
- 3258 HWY-97 N, Kelowna, British Columbia V1X, CA
- 9631 78 St, Fort St John, British Columbia V1J, CA
- Business categories
- Communities
- Renewable Energy
- Recycling
- Other recorded names
- ABC Recycling Ltd.
- ABC Recycling
- Specialties
- Provide scrap metal brokerage services
- Brokerage
- Sales
- Demolition Scrap Collection
- Containner Services for Metals
- Barge Service
- Mobile Shear
- and Trucking
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
ABC Recycling is a family-owned, Canadian leader in the metal recycling industry, proudly serving our communities since 1912. With 11 locations across British Columbia, Alberta, and Washington, we specialize in recycling both ferrous and non-ferrous metals for a wide range of clients: from industrial decommissioning projects to household drop-offs. Built on a foundation of dependability and trustworthiness, ABC…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Environmental Services |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Burnaby, BC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1912 |
| Specialties | Provide scrap metal brokerage servicesBrokerageSalesDemolition Scrap CollectionContainner Services for MetalsBarge ServiceMobile Shearand Trucking |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 14 |
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ABOUT US:
Established in 1912, ABC Recycling Ltd. is one of the largest locally owned and operated metal recyclers in Western Canada. We exist to preserve the world’s resources, building thriving communities by accelerating metal recycling. We take pride in being at the forefront of the industry, driving positive change and contributing to a sustainable future. For over a century, ABC Recycling has served and supported clients by recovering, processing, and diverting recyclable material from our landfills. Over the course of four generations, we have fostered enduring collaborations, building strong relationships with the communities we serve. As a testament to our commitment to excellence, ABC Recycling proudly received the esteemed title of being named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies in 2025.
To stay up to date with our latest company updates, partnerships, and community initiatives, please visit our website and follow us on social media.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
ABC Recycling Ltd. is seeking 1 General Labourer who will be responsible for processing, moving, sorting, cutting, and packaging pieces of scrap metal and vehicles for transport out of our Surrey, B.C. yard. This person will also be responsible for ensuring the yard is clean and always well maintained, ensuring safety standards are met.
Responsibilities
- Receives metals from customer and assist in unloading if required.
- Assesses and weigh various types and grades of ferrous metals.
- Maximizes mix loads of scrap from customers by sorting, high-grading and segregating accordingly.
- Ensures property, facilities, and equipment remain in good order.
- Communicates with customers and ensure they receive professional service.
- Cuts larger too thick pieces of metal into smaller marketable pieces.
- Loads and unloads trailers using a forklift.
- Drains fluids from vehicles and prepares them for baling.
- Dismantles scrap materials and remove high value metals from them.
- Ensures property, facilities, and equipment remain in good order.
- Maintains inventory controls by collecting stock location orders, printing requests, recording amounts of materials or items received or distributed through a computer.
- May also assist in counting of physical inventory.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Experience with sorting and allocating ferrous metals, preferably in a busy, high volume scrap yard is considered an asset.
- Ability to use a forklift or skid steer is an asset.
- Knowledgeable about general safety practices.
- Willingness to work in an outdoor environment (rain or shine).
- Able to communicate professionally.
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Shift: 8:00am - 4:30pm
IMPORTANT:
We frequently operate on and service federally regulated customers that require regular and random drug and alcohol screening (including suppliers and contractors). As such, you will also be subject to an initial and then ongoing random drug and alcohol screening as a condition of your employment.
Why Work for ABC Recycling
- Make a Difference: Join us in meaningful work that has a positive impact on the environment and contributes to a sustainable future.
- Industry Leader: Be part of the largest metal recycler company in Western Canada, where industry-leading practices drive our success.
- Comprehensive benefits package: Extended health & dental, healthcare spending account, group RRSP with employer matching, employee & family assistance program.
- Volunteer Opportunities: Give back to our local communities with paid volunteer time.
- Recognition and Growth: Experience employee recognition programs and opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
*We are an equal opportunity employer and thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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