Job Description
West Coast Reduction Ltd. - Nothing Left Behind*. At West Coast Reduction, nothing is important to us. Because when there’s nothing left – that is when we’ve done our job. We collect food waste and by-products from food producers, like farms, restaurants, bakeries and even supermarkets, transforming them into ingredients used in animal feed, renewable energy and thousands of other products we use every day. Our efforts contribute to a sustainable local food supply, and help us all live in cleaner and healthier communities. Visit www.wcrl.com to learn more.
Take a look at our About Us video here: https://vimeo.com/396483325 .
Based out of our Calgary Plant, the Truck Washer is responsible for washing all company vehicles, trailers, containers, and mobile equipment in a safe and efficient manner, while maintaining the washing system and reporting any deficiencies to their Supervisor. Truck Washers also record and maintain all related information on checklists and washing sheets.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
• Build a stable career at a reputable company with more than 450 employees
• Competitive wages
• Continuous in-house training opportunities available
• Comprehensive compensation package offered to full-time employees including employer-paid extended health benefits and life insurance
• Generous RRSP matching for employee contributions after 1 year
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Opportunities for career advancement
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Wash all company vehicles, trailers, and containers in a safe and efficient manner to meet customer and company standards
• Inspect and report any deficiencies regarding equipment safety
• Ensure equipment is clean, organized and ready to service as required
• Slowly and efficiently move company vehicles, containers, and trailers throughout the site in a safe and controlled manner
• Maintain the high pressure washing system, vacuums, sump pumps, soap hoses and soap sprayer system
• Clean and disinfect surfaces and equipment as required
• Organize the washing procedures of all containers in a priority sequence
• Follow weekly washing checklists and complete daily washing sheets
• Keep the truck wash bay and surrounding areas clean and orderly
• May be asked to safely operate forklifts and other hoisting devices when necessary
• Report any mechanical deficiencies or damage to company vehicles, containers, equipment and trailers to shift supervisor
• Perform shift work based on company business needs which evolve and change in response to customer demands
• Work overtime as instructed to ensure minimal downtime of facilities
• Foster a positive team and company culture by ensuring treatment of others is respectful and aligned with company values
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Possession of a valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean abstract
• Possesses strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP practices
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, with strong communication skills
• Ability to read or interpret diagrams, schematic drawings and manuals to determine work procedures
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve task related issues
• Ability to frequently move, carry, lift, push and pull equipment up to 100 lbs without assistance and occasionally greater with assistance
• Perform repetitive motions including bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing and reaching overhead above the shoulders daily
• Adaptable to adverse conditions including confined space, heights, cold weather, odours and animal by-products
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application via the "Apply" link.
Thank you in advance for your interest in this opportunity, however, only those individuals who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
