General Laborer

About the Role

Join Matrec, a division of GFL Environmental Inc., located at 211 Corduroy Rd, Vars, Ontario, and become a valued member of the Green Team, dedicated to fostering sustainability and environmental stewardship. As a growing leader in North America with a workforce surpassing 22,000 employees, we are committed to safety, innovation, and impactful waste management solutions that benefit communities today and for future generations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas to promote safety.
• Refuel vehicles and machinery as part of daily operations.
• Operate heavy equipment such as loaders and excavators when required.
• Clean tracks on machinery including track-type equipment.
• Perform yard upkeep including trimming and litter collection.
• Handle general site vehicles including shunt trucks to assist with maneuvering large trailers and roll-off trucks.
• Direct and manage traffic flow at the site to ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Conduct general maintenance tasks in office and facility areas, such as painting and janitorial work.
• Adhere strictly to company policies and all relevant federal, provincial, and local safety regulations.
• Complete additional tasks as delegated by management.

Candidate Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is preferred but not mandatory.
• Must comply with company safety standards and demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, basic math, and effective communication is essential.
• Capability to follow instructions and operate semi-independently.
• Skillful and safe operation of assigned equipment.
• Strong practical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift frequently (up to 90% of the shift).
• Use of hands, fingers, ability to kneel, crawl, climb, balance, talk, and hear is necessary.
• Visual requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Regularly lift weights up to 65 pounds; ability to move around 100 pounds with help.
• Exposure to loud noise, humidity, weather extremes, moving machinery parts, vibrations, chemicals, fumes, and particles.
• Work is predominantly outdoors (up to 100% of time) and may involve travel from the branch location during the day.
• Tasks sometimes involve working at heights or precarious positions and constant presence near motor vehicle traffic.

Work Environment

The role requires operating in a typically noisy setting, with diverse weather conditions and exposure to various environmental factors.

What We Provide

• Competitive pay package.
• Comprehensive benefits fully paid by the employer.

Additional Information

• The job demands physical stamina and strength.
• Punctuality, honesty, reliability, and responsibility are highly valued traits.
• The ability to work independently is important for success in this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the provided company email.