Processing Technician

Job Overview

Job Description

Aevitas Inc., a leader in the environmental services industry, is currently seeking individuals who excel in dynamic and fast-paced work environment. If you are passionate about contributing to a cutting-edge industry and delivering top-tier service, we welcome you to explore opportunities with us. Join our team and become a part of an organization committed to excellence in environmental services. Your enthusiasm and dedication will play a crucial role in shaping a sustainable and impactful future.

We are currently hiring for the position of Processing Technician at our Edmonton Alberta location. This is a full-time, permanent role with a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Encompassing prescription drug coverage, extended health benefits, dental, and optical coverage.

Retirement Planning: Enjoy the advantage of RRSP matching for secure future financial planning.

Professional Growth and Development: Access ongoing training to foster continuous learning and career advancement.

Performance-Based Incentives: Benefit from annual pay increases linked to performance and an annual bonus.

Employee and Family Assistance Program: Access resources and support for both employees and their families.

Generous Paid Time Off: Includes three personal and ten sick days in addition to annual vacation ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

Overtime Compensation: Overtime pay provided for hours worked beyond 8 hours in a day and 40 hours in a week.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

.Safely load and unload hazardous materials and equipment from trucks; complete all associated shipping and receiving documentation.
.Transport lamps and materials between storage and processing areas using forklifts, pump carts, or other equipment.
.Unpack, sort, and prepare lamps and electrical equipment for processing and recycling.
.Set up and operate processing machinery; monitor equipment and perform pre-start inspections.
.Drain transformer oil and dismantle electrical equipment in compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
.Sort, tag, and weigh recovered metals (copper, aluminum, mixed); prepare and label skids for storage or shipment.
.Operate hand tools, power tools, plasma cutters, and overhead cranes safely.
.Maintain housekeeping standards in the work area.
.Wear and maintain required personal protective equipment (respirator, goggles, gloves, hard hat, coveralls, safety boots).
.Complete time-tracking and other required paperwork accurately.
.Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
• High School Diploma
• Able to work in a dirty and dusty work environment
• Able to work in cold working environment in the winter and hot working environment during the summer months
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Forklift experience considered an asset

Aevitas Inc. is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion in our work environment. Aevitas Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized people, indigenous people, people with disabilities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

Aevitas Inc. promotes and monitors employment equity and encourages candidates to self-declare if they belong to one of the four employment equity groups: women, Aboriginal Peoples, persons with disabilities or members of visible minority groups.

If you desire a challenging, physical, hands-on position, please apply with your resume.