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Plant Operator
@ GFL Environmental Services Inc.
Overview
GFL Environmental Services Inc. is hiring a full-time Plant Operator for its afternoon shift at 96 Middleton Street, Brantford, ON. The role handles day-to-day receiving, processing and disposal of client waste, including loading and unloading waste vehicles and sampling for lab analysis. The work is mostly outdoors, requires use of a respirator, and requires lifting up to 50 lbs.
Responsibilities:
- Receive and handle bulk and containerized client waste
- Take samples from waste vehicles for lab analysis
- Load and unload vacuum trucks, tankers and trucks
- Operate plant machinery and assist with maintenance
- Assist with hazardous and non-hazardous waste shipments
Requirements summary:
- Waste management experience is an asset
- Air diaphragm pump and bulk liquid transfer experience is an asset
- Propane forklift certification is an asset
- Safety-conscious and detail-oriented
- Comfortable working mostly outdoors
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Propane forklift certification |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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GFL Environmental Services Inc.
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 158 |
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
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [email protected]
Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.
This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.
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