Recycling Attendant

About Emterra Group

Emterra Group is a rapidly expanding, safety-driven company specializing in recycling, organics, and waste management services deemed essential for maintaining clean and safe communities. Recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, Emterra is also certified as a diverse supplier by both the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council and the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council. The company prioritizes customer service and safety while advancing waste diversion and circular economy goals.

Job Summary

The Recycling Attendant position at the Mission Recycling Depots involves contributing to a team-oriented, safe, and efficient environment focused on excellent customer service. The role requires assisting with recycling operations, maintaining site standards, and engaging customers professionally. The work environment includes exposure to noise and varying weather conditions. Occasionally, shifts may require working at the Abbotsford Mission Recycling Depot.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate safely and effectively in team settings while adhering to all company and safety protocols.
• Evaluate incoming recyclable goods to confirm compliance with facility standards and provide community education on proper recycling methods.
• Offer outstanding customer support to residential and commercial users, managing traffic flow as necessary.
• Engage in training sessions to develop necessary job skills.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe depot area at all times.
• Support supervisory staff to ensure regulatory and company standards are achieved at both Abbotsford and Mission depots.
• Monitor inventory with supervisors to guarantee contractual and regulatory conformity.
• Propose suggestions to improve operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and safety measures.
• Assist in training newly onboarded employees regarding site procedures and safety rules.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications and Skills

• Genuine interest in promoting the green economy and community essential services.
• Capability to work predominantly outdoors in varied weather conditions.
• Strong dedication to workplace safety standards.
• Preferably 2 to 3 years experience in roles with customer service exposure.
• Proactive and eager to acquire new knowledge and skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities as well as interpersonal skills.
• Experience using small mobile machinery like forklifts is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Willingness to work day shifts on a schedule of four days on, four days off, including some weekends.
• Positive, hands-on approach with a friendly demeanor; good humor appreciated.

Benefits of Working with Emterra Group

• Be part of an award-winning employer recognized for environmental leadership.
• Competitive salary structure.
• Access to comprehensive health benefits including dental and other options as selected.
• Company-funded Employee Assistance Program for support.
• Opportunity for growth within an entrepreneurial and learning-focused company.
• Chance to make meaningful contributions towards environmental improvements.

Diversity and Inclusion

Emterra Group is dedicated to fostering an equitable and diverse workplace. Applicants requiring accommodations due to disabilities can contact Human Resources to discuss reasonable adjustments. Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.