Job Description

Working at Walker

At Walker, your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries. We are a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We care about the environment, each other, and our neighbours, and give back to our communities. Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future, together.

About the Job

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead a team that's helping build a greener planet? We're looking for a Packaging Shift Supervisor to join our team at our Arthur Compost Facility in Arthur, ON.


Reporting to the Packaging Operations Manager, you'll play a key role in keeping our packaging operations running smoothly and efficiently. You'll oversee a team of 5-10 dedicated production workers, ensuring safe, high-quality, and environmentally responsible operations every day. This is a permanent, full-time position on the afternoon shift. The afternoon shift runs from 2:30 pm-1 am, Monday-Thursday. The starting rate for the position is $29.93/hour, moving to $34.36/hour after 1 year of service. There is a $0.50/hour shift premium for working afternoons.

What You'll Be Doing

Manage pr oduction schedules to keep up with sales and inventory needs. Oversee all shipping activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and quality of outgoing products. Conduct regular equipment inspections to maintain peak performance. Gains insight and knowledge into the efficient operation of the site, by consulting co- workers and supervisors and attending training and development courses and seminars. Make recommendations for improvement where practical. Meets with management to review and interpret Quality Control reports, and make necessary process adjustments to maintain quality and specifications of production. Takes a lead role in promoting safety and environmental awareness training. Mentor, motivate, and guide your team to achieve excellence and develop their skills.

Here's What You Need

Minimum high school diploma, or equivalent level of education (college diploma in Business Administration is an asset). Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); Oracle experience is an asset Minimum 2-3 years of plant operations and/or supervisory experience. Demonstrated ability to plan and oversee the routine workload of a small team and provide constructive performance feedback. Ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems. Working knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation. Valid G Class Driver's License required.

What's in it for you

You become part of a team you can count on A comprehensive total rewards package and benefits to support your wellbeing Leaders who support your growth and success A workplace that provides the best health & safety practices in industry Give back to your community with two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to become involved in events
At Walker, your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment we'd love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all ethnicities, race, religions, gender identities and expression, Indigenous communities, and persons with disabilities.


Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.