Depot Attendants in St. Thomas, Ontario at Try Recycling Inc
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Job Description
Depot Attendant - Job Description
Locations:
- Clarke North Enviro Depot (21462 Clarke Road North, Arva, ON)
- Clarke South Enviro Depot (28 Clarke Road South, London, ON)
- Oxford West Enviro Depot (1450 Oxford Street West, London, ON)
- St Thomas Enviro Depot (330 S Edgeware Rd, St Thomas, ON)
Employment Type
- Fall 2026 Seasonal Position: We are hiring Depot Attendants for seasonal contracts beginning in September 2026 and ending December 14, 2026.
- Full-Time or Part-Time
- Applicants must be available to work a combination of weekday and weekend shifts.
Hours will vary based on operational needs and candidate availability
Rate: $17.60 per hour
Job Summary
The Depot Attendant plays a key role in providing a safe, efficient, and welcoming experience for all clients visiting the depot. This position is responsible for greeting customers, assessing incoming loads, and directing clients to the appropriate disposal areas within the yard. The Depot Attendant must remain alert at all times, ensuring safety protocols are followed while maintaining a high standard of customer service in a busy outdoor environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet and assist clients in a professional and courteous manner
- Assess incoming materials and direct clients to the correct unloading locations
- Ensure all safety rules and procedures are followed by clients and staff
- Monitor yard activity to maintain a safe and orderly work environment
- Provide clear verbal directions and guidance to customers
- Perform general site maintenance duties, including sweeping and material handling
- Work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team
- Adapt quickly to changing conditions and priorities throughout the day
Qualifications & Skills
- Enjoys working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Minimum of two (2) years of proven customer service experience
- Strong understanding of customer service principles and best practices
- Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and a strong work ethic
- Confident, consistent, and decisive with strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Proactive, resourceful, and adaptable to change
- Safety-conscious and aware of surroundings at all times
- Valid driver’s license is considered an asset
Work Environment
This position is performed primarily outdoors and involves regular exposure to moving vehicles (small and large), odors, airborne particles, and varying weather conditions. Noise levels range from moderate to high. Candidates must be comfortable working in rain or shine, in both hot and cold conditions.
Physical Demands
- Regularly required to stand for long periods of time
- Manually perform daily tasks such as lifting, sweeping, and material handling
- Occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Unload trailers from time to time.
- Regularly required to lift up to 51 pounds.
Work Location Flexibility
Depot Attendants are expected to be flexible and able to work at different depot locations based on operational needs. We will make reasonable efforts to schedule employees at their preferred location when possible.
Accommodation
Applicants may request accommodation at any time during the recruitment process. Try Recycling is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and equitable hiring practices. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and business needs, and are made without discrimination under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Reason for Job Posting: Advance recruitment for Fall 2026 seasonal staffing needs.
Try Recycling does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants during the recruitment process.
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We appreciate all who apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.