Company Description
The Veolia Group's ambition is to be the benchmark company in ecological transformation. With nearly 230,000 employees worldwide, the group designs and implements innovative, useful and practical solutions for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary businesses, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources and renew them. By 2021, the Veolia group will have supplied 79 million people with drinking water and 61 million with wastewater, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours and recovered 48 million metric tons of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) will have consolidated revenues of €28.508 billion in 2021.
Job Description
The Sorter (MRF) safety and efficiently operates their assigned Work Station in a safe, effective and efficient manner at the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) to achieve operational targets. When assigned to sort materials, sorts products on a moving conveyor line to meet quality and productivity expectations. Maintains work area in a clean and effective manner at all times. When assigned to clean screens and/or conveyors, may be required to work at heights and/or in confined spaces using hand tools to clean equipment. Required to perform housekeeping tasks as assigned. The incumbent trains and assists other members of their crew as required. Incumbent is required to work 8-hour shifts, either day or evening shifts.
This position operates within a COR certified plant environment (which is a requirement of our Contract) and is required to comply with all regulatory requirements and the Client’s Environmental Management System. The facility operates up to 17 hours per day, potentially 7 days per week.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties of the Sorter (MRF) are as follows, but not limited to:
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Understands and promotes the Company’s, the Division’s, the Plant’s, and the Department’s mission statement, values, and strategic goals.
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Proactively promotes through example a safe work ethic, attitude, and workplace. Complies with all health and safety policies, standards, and procedures to achieve a safe work environment and safety for all staff and visitors as well as the Company’s, Client’s and Regulatory Agencies safe work objectives and requirements.
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Maintains effective working relationships and communications with peers, management, and other Company departments and staff. Effectively resolves any conflicts in a timely and respectful manner to achieve positive and healthy working relationships and workplace environment.
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Promotes a quality-first work ethic and attitude to provide a product that is processed to the highest standard achievable.
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Maintains confidentiality to comply with all regulatory requirements and Company Privacy and Confidentiality policies and procedures.
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Understands, complies with, and is accountable for adherence to COR quality standards in all activities.
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Manages assigned work station/tasks within scope of responsibility so all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and operational targets are achieved.
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Safely and efficiently operates all assigned (both as primary as well as for relief coverage) unit equipment and process(es) as outlined in the applicable SOP syllabus.
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Advises Lead Hand/ Supervisor when production targets will not be met and provide explanation of shortfalls and actively participate in the development of productivity improvement initiatives.
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Conducts maintenance checks on equipment.
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Maintains a high-level of cleanliness within the assigned Unit(s) as instructed.
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Diligently works on and completes assigned training plan and achieves competency for all aspects of the assigned Unit(s) within agreed-upon timelines. Continually works to enhance operational skills. With prior approval and when opportunities exist, commences training in other Units of the plant.
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Clean screens and /or conveyors when assigned. May be required to work at heights and/or in confined spaces using hand tools to clean equipment.
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Seeks opportunities to simplify and improve work methods and presents them to Lead Hand/Supervisor for approval.
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Participates in the development of strategies to improve productivity, lower downtime and operating costs, and add value to the MRF.
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Provides training and mentoring of other team members and personnel as assigned.
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Supports other initiatives of the Plant to promote a healthy and positive work environment and enhance employee morale and engagement.
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Completes other duties as assigned.
ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY (EH&S)
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Understands and is accountable for responsibilities as Sorter (MRF) as described in Sections 2-2 and 3-2 of the Alberta Occupational Health & Safety Act, the SUEZ Canada Waste Services Health & Safety Management Policy & System documentation and other relevant policies.
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Conducts a Safe Work Plan (SWP) review prior to any non-routine and critical activities. Documents and maintains a record of the meeting. Verifies that all involved in a SWP understand the risks and sign the document prior to starting the job.
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Acts upon, in a timely manner, any unsafe conditions observed.
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Performs work only where competence is met.
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Reports all out of the ordinary, external communication to their Lead Hand or Supervisor.
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Participates in pre-approved training to advance skills and competence.
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Understands role in an emergency.
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Reports all incidents, non-conformances, near misses, concerns and potential legal non-compliances immediately to their Lead Hand or Supervisor.
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Maintains a safe and clean workplace at all times.
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Cooperates with auditors to facilitate successful audits.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TALENTS
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Ability to work at a moving conveyor line sorting product while meeting target expectations.
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Ability to be attentive to details to meet safety and quality standards
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Effective English language communication skills to verbally communicate, understand, comprehend, and comply with all job requirements
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Effective interpersonal skills to work collaboratively as part of a team
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Ability to wear respirator when required to meet safety guidelines due to dusty environment.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality to comply with all regulatory requirements and Company Privacy and Confidentiality policies and procedures.
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Ability to complete all conditions of employment including negative alcohol and drug test, pre-employment medical, and immunizations.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Ability and willingness to work 8-hour shifts, either day (6:00am to 2:30pm) or evening (3:00pm to 11:30pm), as the facility operates up to 17 hours per day, 7 days per week; must have own transportation.
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May be required to use small hand tools.
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Achieving expected performance standards while maintaining an efficient and safe working environment.
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Ability to stand at moving conveyor line for prolonged periods of time
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Ability to be physically mobile, bending, crouching, and reaching hands on a continuous basis
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Ability to climb and descend stairs a number of times per shift
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Ability to use manual finger dexterity to touch and feel and sort products
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Ability to visually see product to meet safety and quality expectations
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Ability to wear assigned PPE to meet company standards.
Additional Information
Why join our team of researchers? Come and rejuvenate the world with us!
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Acting today to create the world of tomorrow;
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A company in constant growth;
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A multitude of large-scale projects where you can put your talent to good use;
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A multitude of large-scale projects where you can make the most of your talent; Challenges adapted to your needs and the absence of routine;
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The possibility of developing your career according to your professional objectives;
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Internal and external training and coaching programs;
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A very competitive compensation, pension and benefits package;
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Multi-disciplinary work teams and a health and safety oriented work environment.
We thank all applicants for applying, but only those selected will be contacted.
Veolia North America is committed to providing all employees and potential employees with equal opportunity for employment and advancement, and a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
