Public Drop-Off Attendant – 2024-218-10

JOB POSTING 2024-218-10

• INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
• Recycling
• Public Drop-Off Attendant
• Wage: $18.00 per hour
• Part Time: 32 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday)
• Permanent

Welcome and Assist Customers Using the Recycling Services in Abbotsford and Mission
Join the team at Archway
Come Help Us Help People

Location:  Abbotsford/Mission

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Job Summary

The Public Drop-Off Attendant is responsible for greeting customers in a friendly and courteous manner, answering questions, and looking for solutions to assist customers in the most efficient manner. The Public Drop-Off Attendant is the first step in forming positive relations with the community and as such will value all people, their diversity and will demonstrate this by completing duties in a timely, courteous, and friendly manner.

Your Role:

Archway’s Public Drop Off Attendant with the Recycling Program contributes by:

• Assisting the public in a safe and courteous manner.
• Answering customer questions regarding the stewardship programs.
• Monitoring Recycle BC materials and emptying mega bags when full.
• Sorting household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, flammable liquids, light bulbs, batteries) into appropriate receptacles for shipping.
• Assisting in stacking small appliances and e-waste on pallets and preparing the materials for shipping.
• Sorting beverage containers covered under deposit legislation.
• Operating the down-stroke baler.
• Maintaining a clean and safe workstation; keeping floor space free from product and/or residue.
• Keeping parking lot, landscaped area and loading area clean and free of any debris.
• Reporting any irregularities including production or safety concerns to the Supervisor.
• Attending daily staff/production meetings.
• Operating equipment in a manner consistent with the manufacturer’s specifications and WorkSafe BC regulations.

This position is a great fit for someone who is reliable, punctual, courteous, professional, and respectful of all people from diverse backgrounds and from all walks of life.

Our Offer

• Wage: $18.00 per hour.
• A permanent, part-time position at 32 hours per week, availability Saturdays to Tuesdays, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Benefits include:

• • Three weeks’ pro-rated vacation.
  • A great benefits plan including extended health, and dental, you choose your plan.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program that includes online access to wellness resources.
  • Great in-house training opportunities.
  • Rewarding work in a positive environment.
  • Work/Life balance.

Getting an Interview–you will be considered if you have:

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Work experience in the waste, recycling, or environmental services industries an asset, however not required.
• Lift-truck/Forklift certification is an asset.
• WHMIS certification is an asset.

The Job Requires you to have::

• Good verbal and active listening skills; able to communicate effectively and respectfully with people from a variety of backgrounds.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and effectively manage workload.
• Ability to do repetitive tasks and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work with a minimum amount of supervision, work independently, and be self-motivated.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Ability to be personable, polite and able to deal with customers even in the face of criticism.
• Current knowledge of recycling and provincial stewardship programs.
• Ability to work at both Abbotsford and Mission locations.
• Your own transportation to the work sites.
• CSA approved footwear and other protective/safety gear.
• Ability to work in a dusty and smelly environment.
• Ability to cope with loud or distracting sounds and noise levels.
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment with possible very hot and very cold temperatures, depending on the weather.
• The capability to lift up to 50 pounds/22 kilograms.
• Awareness and knowledge of how to handle hazardous material sharps and other bio-hazards.
• An up-to-date Tetanus vaccine is recommended.
• A satisfactory criminal records check is a condition of employment.