About the Role
The Tank Farm Operator will be responsible for the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the facilities Tank Farm and tanker off-loading/loading circuit, ensuring environmental compliance for the Toronto facility.
Responsibilities
- Active participant in GFL Environmental, Health & Safety Program.
- Comply with Corporate and regulatory policies and procedures.
- Build and maintain a professional report with customers and drivers.
- Perform and complete shift and equipment checklists.
- Perform and complete daily housekeeping duties in designated circuit.
- Cut samples of inbound, outbound bulk loads and individual tanks within the tank farm as instructed.
- Off-load and load bulk liquid industrial wastewater into the appropriate tanks and or tankers as instructed.
- Perform compatibility tests on containerized wastes in preparation for bulking over products.
- Process containerized waste according to compatibility test results and lab instruction.
- Perform minor maintenance, including lubrication, operating adjustments, cleaning & painting of equipment.
- Work independently, complete daily tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Identify and recommend improvements to processes and systems.
- Assist with other duties as assigned by management or the shift lead-hand.
Requirements
- Previous Tank Farm experience in an industrial environment is preferred.
- Prior forklift experience is required.
- Familiar with environmental regulations (CEPA, Ontario Reg. 347/558, TDG, etc.) is an asset.
- Ability to adjust to rapidly shifting priorities, and to work with minimal supervision.
- Capacity to provide, receive, and fulfil clear, concise direction to assure appropriate treatments are applied.
- Sound ability to assess risks related to mixing chemical products.
- Proven communication (written / verbal).
- Effective organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Strong team player with the ability to work independently.
- Mechanically inclined, comfortable with using hand tools.
- This position is performed primarily in an outdoor setting while exposed to the ambient weather conditions.
- Standing, for a long period will be required, and you must have the ability and dexterity to climb ladders onto trucks to cut samples, walk between the laboratory and thfacility processing area.
- Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.
- Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.
Skills
- Tank Farm experience
- Forklift operation
- Environmental regulations knowledge
- Adaptability to shifting priorities
- Minimal supervision
- Clear and concise communication
- Risk assessment for chemical products
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Independent work
- Mechanical aptitude
- Use of hand tools
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Afternoon shift (1500hrs-2300hrs)
- Industrial setting
- 24 hours per day, 5 days per week
- Potential for additional hours and/or outside regular scheduled hours
Experience Level
- Previous experience obtained from within a similar industrial sector.
About the Company
- GFL Environmental
Equal Opportunity
- GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
- If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com
- Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
- This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants.
- Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.
