General Labour

About Walker

Walker Industries, a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operates from its base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We employ more than 1,200 people in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries.

Growth and transformation are a natural part of our business and our employees evolve with us.

We are looking for a General Labourer at our Walker Grease Trap Services - Toronto location.

Position Summary

Our Labourers are responsible for performing customer service as it relates to the collection and cleaning of grease trap equipment. You may work as part of a duo visiting customer sites and performing the necessary work or be responsible for overseeing the daily tasks and functions of maintaining an efficient process in regards to the plant's waste management system and fleet upkeep.

This is a unionized hourly position with various early morning and afternoon shift options with an expectation of 44 hour work weeks (overtime after 44 hours).

This is a safety conscious work culture, and we take care of our people. You will be well trained, and equipped to work in a healthy and safe manner.

Starting Rate: $19.06 with two annual increases per year over the first 4 years

Major (Primary) Responsibilities:

• Working as part of a duo visiting customer sites and performing the assigned work
• Familiarity with process of Grease Trap collection, storage and transport
• Adhere at all times to superior safety culture
• Understanding of all health, safety, environmental and legislation at it applies to day to day activities, or knowledge of where information can be found
• Contribute to continual improvement by suggesting when appropriate changes to process and procedures
• Assist in the completion of paperwork for records and billing.

Qualifications:

• Clean drivers abstract and criminal background check
• Fluent in English (ability to speak, read and write English)
• Customer service experience
• Must be physically fit and able to perform the work involved and lift 50lbs
• Experience operating a vacuum truck an asset

Experience the Benefits of Working at Walker

Career Support

• Education reimbursement, training, and professional development opportunities
• Internal advancement opportunities at all levels

Health & Well Being

• Wellness subsidy to support healthy lifestyle
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Culture & Community

• 2 paid volunteer days per year
• Social and networking events

Salary/Wage & Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Other benefits as per the collective agreement