Sorter

Company Overview

Veolia Group positions itself as a leader in ecological transformation, with around 230,000 employees around the world. The company delivers practical solutions across water, waste, and energy management, supporting access to resources, protecting existing ones, and helping regenerate them. In 2021, Veolia’s services reached 79 million people with drinking water and 61 million with sanitation, while nearly 48 million megawatt hours were produced and 48 million tons of waste were recovered. Veolia Environnement reported consolidated revenue of 28,508 billion euros in 2021.

Role Summary

The Sorter at the Materials Recovery Facility is responsible for running the assigned workstation safely and efficiently to support operational goals. The role involves sorting items on a moving conveyor to meet quality and productivity standards, keeping the work area orderly, and assisting with cleaning tasks such as screens and conveyors when required. This position also includes housekeeping duties and providing support and training to other crew members when needed. The schedule involves 8-hour day or evening shifts.

Key Duties

• Support the mission, values, and strategic goals of the company, division, plant, and department.
• Set an example for safe working practices and follow all health, safety, and regulatory procedures.
• Build positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and other departments, and handle disagreements professionally and promptly.
• Promote a quality-focused approach so processed material meets the highest possible standard.
• Protect confidential information in line with company and regulatory privacy requirements.
• Follow COR quality standards and remain accountable for compliance in all assigned work.
• Operate the assigned workstation and equipment efficiently so KPIs and production targets are met.
• Use primary and relief equipment/processes according to the relevant SOPs.
• Inform the Lead Hand or Supervisor if output targets are at risk and contribute ideas to improve productivity.
• Carry out equipment checks and basic maintenance observations.
• Keep the assigned unit or area clean and organized at all times.
• Complete the training plan on schedule and continue building operational skills; train in other plant units when approved and available.
• Clean screens and conveyors when assigned, including work at heights or in confined spaces with hand tools if necessary.
• Suggest practical ways to simplify work methods and improve efficiency.
• Help develop ideas that reduce downtime and operating costs while adding value to the MRF.
• Train and mentor other team members when assigned.
• Contribute to plant initiatives that support morale, engagement, and a healthy workplace.
• Take on other tasks as assigned.

Work Schedule and Environment

The role is based in a COR-certified plant and requires compliance with all contract, client, and environmental management system requirements. The facility may run up to 17 hours per day and can operate seven days a week. Standard working arrangements include 8-hour shifts from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm or 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break and two 15-minute paid rest breaks. The base schedule is 40 hours per week and 2,080 hours per year, typically Monday to Friday, with overtime availability required, mainly on Saturdays.

Work is performed in a recycling plant environment and may involve climbing stairs, working at heights or in confined spaces, and exposure to industrial hazards such as noise, fumes, chemicals, process gases, bloodborne pathogens, moving equipment, electrical hazards, and hot or cold conditions. Heavy lifting and carrying of up to 49 pounds may be required multiple times per shift. Proper PPE is provided by the company.

Eligibility and Requirements

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship, and they must be able to complete all conditions of employment, including a negative alcohol and drug test, a pre-employment medical, and required immunizations. Own transportation is required. A respirator may need to be worn when safety rules require it due to the dusty environment.

Additional Information

Veolia offers a growth-oriented environment with large-scale projects, varied work, opportunities aligned to professional goals, internal and external training, coaching, competitive compensation, pension and benefits, and a multidisciplinary team culture focused on occupational health and safety. The company notes that only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Salary, compensation, and benefits details are current as of the posting date and may change in line with applicable law. Veolia is committed to equal opportunity employment and a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.