Sorter

Company Overview

Veolia Group positions itself as a leader in ecological transformation, with around 230,000 employees across the world. The organization develops practical, high-impact solutions for water, waste, and energy management. Its work supports access to resources, protects existing resources, and helps regenerate them. In 2021, Veolia served 79 million people with drinking water, provided sanitation services to 61 million people, generated nearly 48 million megawatt hours, and recovered 48 million tons of waste. Veolia Environnement reported consolidated revenue of 28,508 billion euros in 2021.

Role Summary

The Sorter at the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) is responsible for working a designated station safely, efficiently, and in line with operational goals. The role involves sorting items on a moving conveyor to meet quality and productivity standards, keeping the work area orderly, and carrying out housekeeping duties as assigned. At times, the job includes cleaning screens and conveyors, which may require work at heights or in confined areas using hand tools. The role also includes helping train and support other crew members. This position follows 8-hour day or evening shifts.

Workplace and Compliance

The role is based in a COR-certified plant, which is required under the contract, and the employee must follow all regulatory obligations as well as the Client’s Environmental Management System. The plant may operate for up to 17 hours a day and potentially 7 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and model the mission, values, and strategic direction of the company, division, plant, and department.
• Set a strong example for safe conduct and strictly follow all health and safety policies, standards, and procedures.
• Build productive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, management, and other departments, and resolve disagreements respectfully and quickly.
• Maintain a strong quality focus so processed material meets the highest possible standard.
• Protect confidentiality and comply with privacy, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements.
• Follow COR quality standards in all tasks and remain accountable for them.
• Manage assigned station duties so KPI and operational goals are met.
• Operate assigned equipment and processes safely and efficiently according to the applicable SOP syllabus.
• Inform the Lead Hand or Supervisor if production goals are at risk and help develop improvement measures.
• Carry out maintenance checks on equipment.
• Keep the assigned unit(s) clean and orderly at all times.
• Complete the assigned training plan within agreed timelines and continue developing operational capability.
• Train in other plant units when approved and when opportunities are available.
• Clean screens and/or conveyors when assigned, including work that may involve heights or confined spaces and the use of hand tools.
• Suggest ways to improve work methods and submit ideas for approval.
• Contribute to efforts that raise productivity, reduce downtime, lower operating costs, and improve the value of the MRF.
• Provide training and mentoring to other team members as needed.
• Support plant initiatives that promote morale, engagement, and a positive workplace.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Hours

The standard schedule includes 8-hour shifts. Day shift runs from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, and afternoon shift runs from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm. Lunch is 30 minutes unpaid, and there are two 15-minute paid rest breaks, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The base schedule is 40 hours per week and 2,080 hours per year, with workdays from Monday to Friday. Overtime availability is required, mainly on Saturdays.

Working Environment

This is a recycling plant environment where employees may need to climb stairs, work at heights or in confined spaces, and handle exposure to industrial hazards such as noise, fumes, chemicals, process gases, bloodborne pathogens, and other pathogens. PPE is provided by the company. The workplace also includes mobile equipment, moving equipment, and electrical hazards, and workers may be exposed to both hot and cold conditions. Heavy lifting and carrying of up to 49 pounds may be required several times during a shift.

Requirements

• No previous sorting or automated production line experience is required, though it is considered an advantage.
• Ability to sort items on a moving conveyor while meeting expected output standards.
• Strong attention to detail to maintain safety and quality.
• Good English communication skills, both spoken and comprehension-based, to understand and follow job instructions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a team.
• Willingness to work 8-hour day or evening shifts, with the facility operating up to 17 hours daily and 7 days a week.
• Own transportation is required.
• Ability to wear a respirator when needed because of dusty conditions.
• Ability to keep information confidential in line with company and regulatory policies.
• Must be able to meet all conditions of employment, including a negative alcohol and drug test, pre-employment medical, and immunizations.
• Must be immediately eligible to work legally in Canada; sponsorship for a work permit or any other Canadian work authorization is not provided.

Additional Information

Reasons to join the Resourcers team include helping shape a better future, joining a growing organization, working on large-scale projects, enjoying varied work with little routine, building a career aligned with your goals, access to internal and external training and coaching, competitive pay with pension and benefits, and working in multidisciplinary teams within an occupational health and safety-focused environment.

The company states that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Employment and advancement are offered on an equal-opportunity basis, and the workplace is intended to be free from discrimination and harassment. Compensation, benefits, and other pay-related details are accurate as of the posting date but may change as permitted by law.

Conditions of Employment

Selected candidates must meet all employment conditions, including medical, testing, and immunization requirements, and must be legally allowed to work in Canada without employer sponsorship.