Production Associates in Arva, Ontario at Try Recycling Inc
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Job Description
Job Details
Schedule: 7:00AM – 5:00PM Monday – Friday *Occasional weekend work*
Job Type: Full time, permanent
Rate: $23.00-$24.00 per hour
Location: 21462 Clarke Road North, off site work as needed
About us
Since 1991, TRY Recycling Inc. has been helping keep Ontario clean and sustainable. We collect and process construction and demolition waste, and we also turn leaf and yard waste into compost that can be reused to support new growth. We’re proud to be leaders in the recycling industry, working with more than 24 municipalities across the province. Every day, we partner with cities, businesses, and homeowners who believe that doing the right thing for the environment should also be the easy choice.
At TRY Recycling, we’re all about smart solutions, sustainability, and making a real impact in the communities we serve.
Job Summary
The Production Associate is responsible for the safe start-up, monitoring, and maintenance of screening and stacking equipment, as well as maintaining overall yard cleanliness and operational efficiency. This role ensures equipment is functioning properly, site standards are upheld, and customers are supported in a professional and safe manner.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Inspect stackers and star screen equipment for damage, obstructions, and proper safety guard installation.
- Ensure equipment is clean, operational, and refueled as required.
- Monitor belts, hydraulic lines, and pond pumps; report any issues to maintenance.
- Check pond levels and follow SOP procedures for compost material stages.
- Operate Bobcat with magnet attachment to remove metal debris from yard areas.
- Maintain cleanliness around screening plants and stackers throughout the day.
- Remove plastics and other contaminants from incoming materials.
- Inspect customer loads for acceptable materials (wood, chips, logs, rubble).
- Assist with bin emptying and general yard operations.
- Store tools securely, complete required paperwork, and close out the yard at end of shift.
Qualifications
- High school, or GED
- Vehicle required or reliable way to get to work
- Experience operating a front-end loader is considered an asset
Physical Demands
- Standing for long periods of time
- Ability to lift 50lbs from the ground
- Climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Use hands to sort through materials
Work Environment
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles.
- Exposure to the outside weather conditions.
- The noise level in the environment is medium too high.
- Must enjoy working outdoors rain or shine, hot or cold.
Applicants may request accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
Try Recycling Inc. is an equal employer dedicated to recruiting and retaining a qualified workforce and is committed to hiring practices that are fair and equitable. The company and its hiring managers always seek to hire the most qualified candidate for a position. A protected characteristic under the Human Rights Code is never used against a person during the hiring process.
Try Recycling Inc. uses artificial intelligence tools when screening, assessing, and selecting candidates for hire. The Company acknowledges that these tools may introduce biases, stereotypes, or impermissible consideration of the characteristics protected under the Human Rights Code, either inherently or because of information they receive and learn from. The company takes steps to screen for and eliminate biases that arise from the use of these tools, including completing periodic audits. To the extent possible, the company verifies and validates the results produced by these tools. Try Recycling Inc. takes steps to protect the confidentiality of information entered artificial intelligence tools, including removing personal information as necessary.
Reason for posting: Existing Vacancy
Candidate must have access to vehicle as public transportation is unavailable.