General Laborer - Container Wash Services

Company: GFL Environmental Inc.
Location: Texas City
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

A General Laborer - Container Wash Services is responsible for safely and efficiently cleaning containers that are used to transport non-hazardous materials.Key Responsibilities:Cleans and services containers using appropriate techniques including handwork or manual work in accordance with established methods and applicable regulations.Manually cleans, installs, fits, repairs valves, caps, hoses, pumps, gaskets and other external and internal equipment on the container.Operates all necessary cleaning equipment such as high-pressure pumps, air electrical and/or mechanical equipment including hot and/or cold air blow drying systems, in accordance with operation training and guidelines and safety procedures.Maintain equipment in optimal working order and perform regular maintenance to maximize production.Sweeps up debris and shovels sludge into buckets for proper disposal.Moves containers around the yard as requested.Maintains good housekeeping and cleanliness in the container cleaning areas.Completes all applicable and appropriate paperwork.Practices safety procedures in accordance with training and guidelines when working.Perform other job-related duties as assigned.Requirements:High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired, but not required.Valid driver's licensePrevious experience working outdoors, warehouse, or similar environment.Must be able to meet criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to follow instructions and perform duties under limited supervision.Ability to operate any equipment necessary to perform job.Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customersAbility to understand and follow oral and written instructions.Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports to accurately complete daily assignments.Ability to work in accordance with Company safety policies & procedures, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) requirements, as well as all local, state, and federal laws.Physical/Mental Demands:Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach and lift in an outdoor environment 90% of the time.Must be able to use hands and fingers, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, climb and balance.Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Ability to manually lift/move up to 50 pounds regularly.Ability to manually push/move up to 100 pounds with assistance from another employee.Working Conditions:Outdoors in varying adverse weather; low/high temperatures, wet and/or high humidity or sudden temperature changes.Exposure to outdoor elements, unpleasant odors, small spaces, exposure to fumes, dust, or uneven ground.#GFLTalentWe thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GFL will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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