Summary GFL Environmental is focused on reducing, reusing, recycling, recovering, and maximizing value from industrial waste with customers in a broad range of industry sectors. At the North Vancouver Refinery, we specialize specifically in oil recycling. Reporting to the Finished Lubes Supervisor, the Packaging Operator is a leader in safety and efficient operating practices. You will be accountable for providing safe, efficient, effective, and cost-effective handling and packaging operations in support of the facility re-refining activity. This position is full-time permanent and based out of our North Vancouver Oil Refinery. The regular work schedule consists of 8-hour shifts between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Maintain a clean, organized and safe working environment. Responsible for pail line production, tote & drum filling. Assist stock and production management, including monitoring and ordering packaging supplies, empty pails, lids, drum seals etc. Support drum trailer loading and offloading. Assist with month end inventory counts. Understand and follow all established SOPs and suggest improvements. Supply management for spill pads and spill kits. Support with blending coverage, including loading/unloading of railcars/trucks. Must be able to work from height, with the use of fall protection. Provide warehouse coverage as needed. Constant communication with other areas to achieve common goals. Promote cooperation between team members. Actively participate and own our GFL Safety program by reporting all near miss/incidents/injuries immediately to supervisor and/or branch manager. Lead in continuous improvement by identifying all problem areas and generate ideas or solutions to repair. Cooperating with all team members in achieving team objectives. The Packaging Operator will be cross trained in 3 different areas (blending, packaging, and warehouse duties). Other duties as assigned. Experience, Qualifications and Education Minimum High School diploma or equivalent. Minimum of two years of related experience as a Labourer and/or Operator. Experience with blending, rail and warehousing operations would be an asset. Forklift experience would be an asset. Knowledge of TDG and WHMIS is an asset. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Solid written communication skills to complete the required paperwork. Possess effective verbal communication skills to interact with Company staff, contractors, and customers. Ability to multi-task, exercise good judgment and think proactively. Work without direct supervision with only assistance from fellow team members and general operating and goal guidelines. Excellent customer service skills, with strong work ethic and positive attitude to represent the GFL brand effectively and favorably. Open to working various shifts, including weekends and extended hours to meet client needs. This is a safety sensitive position. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of required pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. 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 myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com Current GFL Employees If you are an existing GFL employee and would like to search and apply to current job openings, please visit the internal GFL Jobs Hub. At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.
