Recycling Operator (Casual)

Job Summary:

Working as part of the Recycling team, the Recycling Casual assists in all areas of the operation. The role of Recycling Casual is vital in achieving agency goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Safely operate industrial vehicles in completing assigned tasks.
2. Perform confidential shredding tasks.
3. Manually sort recoverable materials e.t. metal, paper, plastic from waste.
4. Work in accordance with Cosmo Shreds NAID (National Association for Information Destruction) policies and procedures for handling confidential material.
5. Supervise and work along-side program participants working on the sort belt and/or in shredding area.
6. Complete routine maintenance checks on equipment as required; report concerns.
7. Maintain a clean and safe work environment; compliance with and participation in all safe work procedures and cleaning/disinfecting tasks.
8. Prepare documentation and reports as required by Cosmopolitan Industries Ltd.
9. Participate as an active team member (communication, coverage during staff shortages etc.).
10. Develop effective working relationships with all staff and program participants to ensure a respectful and positive work environment is achieved.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Works both indoors and outdoors

Environment may expose workers to extreme heat/cold, paper dust, chemicals, diesel fumes, unusual/strong odors and/or contaminated materials/products.

Must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check prior to employment.

Qualifications

Valid Saskatchewan Drivers License; must maintain a driving record that is acceptable to Cosmopolitan Industries Ltd. Ability to obtain NAID certification. Basic knowledge of equipment maintenance.

Experience

Experience operating a commercial truck and handling of material preferred