Job Description

Thank you for your interest in this employment opportunity.  Please note that on August 17, 2021 GFL Environmental Inc. purchased certain lines of business from Terrapure Environmental Ltd. The locations under these lines of business and the services they provide now exist under GFL and the position outlined below is an employment opportunity through GFL.

Title: Chemical Technician

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent, Represented (Teamsters Local 879)

Location: Hamilton, ON

Shifts: Night Shift (Monday to Friday)

Probation Rate: $19.90

Regular Rate: $20.90 (after probation)  

Position Description

As a Chemical Technician, your primary role is to sort and repack chemical hazardous waste within the facility. This positons report to the Operations Manager and interacts daily with Shift Supervisors.

Key Accountabilities

• Classify, test (i.e. oxidation or pH) and determine chemical groups collected through our household hazardous and industrial waste collection programs
• Bulk inorganic and organic materials for shipment
• Sort and bulk pesticides for shipment
• Conduct inventory counts, label and prepare containers for shipment
• Work safely and adhere to company policies, rules and procedures regarding health and safety
• Perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including the use of a full face respirator
• You will be required to lift and carry up to 50lbs (i.e. move drums. carry totes and lift containers from drums)
• You will be required to stand and walk for long periods of time
• You will be required to work indoors and outdoors in all seasons and temperatures. Environmental conditions could include hot, cold, dirty, dusty, wet or noisy work areas
• You will work as part of a team, effectively communicating with co-workers and your Supervisor

This is a safety sensitive position. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of required drug and alcohol testing.