Recycling Lead Hand

Key Responsibilities

Supervisory Coverage (In Supervisor’s Absence)

• Acting Supervisor Duties: Step in to oversee daily operations, floor workflow, and team assignments whenever the Supervisor is off-site, on leave, or unavailable.

• Shift Leadership: Serve as the primary point of contact for operational questions, emergency protocol decisions, and shift escalation issues during supervisor coverage.

• Shift Reporting: Complete and submit essential end-of-shift reports, timekeeping checks, and production metric tracking when leading the shift.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain Safe Standards: Maintain a safe work environment by following all rules outlined in the company’s written safety program.

• LOTO Protocol: Strictly adhere to Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO) procedures at all times.

• PPE Management: Ensure employees properly sign out all required safety equipment and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while on the floor.

Operations & Production

• On-Line Sorting: Actively work and take a primary sorting position on the material sorting line.

• Equipment Control: Safely start, stop, and operate recycling equipment during normal business operations; directly manage and make operational adjustments to recycling machinery as needed.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure all sorting staff are processing materials strictly according to company quality and separation guidelines.

• Communication: Effectively notify the  Supervisor regarding material changes, line flow shifts, or employee/personal issues on the floor.

Team Leadership & Staffing

• Shift Readiness: Verify that the required number of sorters are present on site prior to shift start times to maintain quality standards.

• Training & Evaluation: Train new material sorters, continuously evaluate sorter productivity, and request or assign replacements as needed.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Education: High school diploma or GED desired, but not required.

• Leadership Experience: Previous experience serving as an acting supervisor, step-up lead, or senior line worker preferred.

• Technical Experience: Prior experience operating recycling equipment strongly desired.

• Certifications: Forklift and Skid Steer operator experience/certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Leadership & Initiative: Ability to take charge of floor operations independently during supervisor absences.

• Communication: Ability to read, write, and effectively communicate with team members and facility management.

• Autonomy: Strong ability to follow instructions and work efficiently under limited supervision.

• Technical Ability: Ability to safely operate all facility machinery required for the position.

• Physical Demands: Capability to frequently lift and move items weighing up to 60 lbs in a fast-paced industrial environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive Hourly Wage: Pay reflective of experience and leadership responsibilities.

• 100% Company-Paid Benefits: Medical/dental coverage with no out-of-pocket premiums.

• RRSP Matching Program: We help you invest in your financial future.

• Boot Allowance & Gear: Annual boot allowance and company-provided uniforms.

• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP): Confidential support services for you and your family.

• Fair & Equitable Vacation: Paid time off policies designed to help you refresh and reset.

• Career Growth: On-the-job career development and advancement opportunities within the facility.

• Inclusive Culture: A safe, supportive, and inclusive work environment for everyone.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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 [email protected]

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. 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.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.