Job Description

Canadian Mattress Recycling is a local, woman-owned and operated business. We value and take the zero-waste challenge seriously and strive to help our clients reduce their environmental footprint. Come join an Award-Winning Recycling Company where your work makes a positive impact every day.
This is a physical position that requires being on your feet, regular lifting and being able to move at a good pace. It is a mid-level job in a fast-paced environment. The position is with a very busy mattress and furniture recycling facility located on Annacis Island (Delta, BC). We are accessible by transit and also have free parking.
Machine Operator (General Labourer) position. INDOOR work

• Start at 8:30 AM
• Minimum 4-hour shift required. We prefer you to work full 8-hour shift (closing time is 5 pm).
• Part-time, must commit to minimum 2 shifts per week
• We are open 7 days a week so can offer you choice and flexibility of days
• We have a strict Attendance Policy. We are a small company and need all staff to report to work as scheduled.

Responsibilities include:

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• Operating and loading heavy recycling equipment, including but not limited to the metal baler and boxspring dismantler
• Complete simple inspections and report any issues or repairs needed
  
• Baling other materials, including but not limited to plastic film, cardboard, etc
• Moving salvaged materials from processing areas to baling equipment
• Properly sorting components for recycling
• Keeping work area/ warehouse clean
• Following ALL operating and safety procedures and policies, including wearing a respirator (which we provide)
• Meeting realistic quotas and expectations for the volume of material processed
• Other appropriate tasks as needed

Requirements:

• Previous heavy machine operation experience, but any machine operation is a good start
• A full understanding of Lock-out/ Tag-out is an asset
  
• Be comfortable working with technology
• Able to work in a physically demanding job and move items weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Hard-working, detail-oriented, efficient, safety-conscious, and able to work independently
• Honest, punctual, responsible, reliable, and a team player
• Able to understand, speak, read, and write in English
• You may be asked to provide a current criminal record check. We also may do online court record checks

**When in the warehouse, you will be required to wear a small respirator (which we provide). Must be clean-shaven as per WorkSafeBC requirements.** We provide all other PPE including safety glasses, face shields, gloves, earplugs, and reflective harness/ vest but you must bring your own steel-toed boots.
Full-time employees are eligible for company-paid health benefits, AD & D coverage, life insurance, flu and tetanus shots, and paid sick leave after a 3-month probationary period. All employees who reach regular weekly hours of 30 hours or more are considered full-time and participate in our Health & Wellness program.
$20.00/hour to start.
Come be part of a forward-thinking, inclusive, and progressive company.