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Sorter/General Labourer

@ Emterra Group

Kamloops, British Columbia

$18.25/hrFull-time
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Overview

Emterra Group is hiring a full-time sorter and general labourer for its recycling and waste processing operation. The work involves sorting materials into designated areas, pulling contaminants from the line, and keeping the plant clean, in a manufacturing environment that varies with weather. The posting lists competitive wages and comprehensive health benefits, and it states the role is an immediate vacancy.

Pay:

$18.25 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Sort materials into designated areas
  • Pull contaminants from the sorting line
  • Clean plant equipment and general housekeeping
  • Follow safety policies and use PPE
  • Report system problems to supervisor

Requirements summary:

  • Repetitive physical work and lifting up to 25 lb
  • Effective communication and understanding of safety training
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment varying with weather
  • Work well under timelines with little supervision
  • Punctual, reliable, team player

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Employer posting date
2026-11-11
First seen by our source
2026-11-12
Source record updated
2026-11-12

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingWarehouse, Plant or factory, Outdoors
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 25 lb · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
Perks mentionedWellness

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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
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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…

FieldValue
IndustryEnvironmental Services
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersOakville, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1976
SpecialtiesRecyclingWaste DiversionZero WasteWaste Managementand circular economy
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Job description

Who We Are

Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. Our organization have been deemed to be an “essential service” by providing collection and processing for recycling, organics, and waste that keep our communities clean and safe. With customer service and safety as our focus, we are looking for an energetic and driven employee to support our growing company and play a crucial role in waste diversion and the circular economy. Emterra 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) and the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE)

Position Description

  • Perform duties in a safe manner in compliance with all Company policies;
  • Ensure PPE equipment is utilized;
  • Inspect materials and sort items or materials into designated areas;
  • Pull contaminants from sorting line;
  • Perform cleaning duties related to plant equipment and general housekeeping;
  • Report system problems immediately to Supervisor;
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area and surrounding area;
  • Maintain an excellent attendance record and an excellent safety and work quality record.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Must be able to perform repetitive/physical tasks for extended periods of time and lift items of up to 25lb;
  • Must have effective interpersonal skills to be able to communicate, understand and respond to questions, instructions, signs, signals and safety training;
  • Must have ability to work in manufacturing environment which varies based on weather conditions;
  • Diversity is a key value to the organization and working collaboratively with others is a must;
  • Able to work under timelines;
  • Ability to work well with little supervision and take direction from direct supervisor;
  • 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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