Shipper/Receiver

GFL Environmental is looking for a Full-Time Scale House Shipper Receiver to help support our operations in Hamilton, ON (Imperial St.). The Scale House Shipper Receiver will serve as the first point of contact for customers and haulers delivering waste to and from the Hamilton (Imperial St.)  facility; first point of contact for visitors; initial inspection of loads, and ensure the safety of the haulers, visitors, and other employees through observation of safety rules and regulations. The position is also responsible for collecting, completing, data entry, assuring accuracy, and filing of the appropriate paperwork.

Key Responsibilities:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with accuracy and attention to detail

• Greets customers, directs haulers and other traffic, and answers questions accordingly

• Ensures that incoming material is manifested, safe, and does not contain prohibited material

• Obtains information regarding material entering the facility to properly bill the customer and track the total amount and type of waste entering the facility

• Provides a scale ticket to the customer, assures accuracy and signs the waste manifest, and documents the waste entering and leaving the facility with attention to detail

• Prints BOL’s, generates and prints manifest, schedules, labels and associated paperwork for GFL drivers

• Completes all administrative tasks including data entry, regular filing, and required reports

• Identifies and reports problems; gathers needed information to develop solutions

• Documents customer and/or supplier problems to management and responds promptly to customer needs

• Ensures that customers and employees conduct all business in a safe manner and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Communicates with staff via2-way radio for proper dispatch

• Provides general housekeeping of the Shipping & Receiving office and reception area

• Keeps immediate supervisor and Operations Manager fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his/her attention

• Attends all training and meetings as directed

• Works overtime as needed

• Works weekends and holidays as needed

• Provides coverage for full time Shipper/Receiver during vacation/absences

• Approaches all encounters with employees, customers, and vendors in a friendly, service-oriented manner

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Analytical thinker who can multi-task and is extremely organized with a strong attention to detail

• Clear communicator and team player

• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient with and knowledge of office equipment including but not limited to, computer, phone, fax machine, copier, Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, ACCESS, and OMS

• Familiar with environmental regulations (CEPA, Ontario Reg. 347/558, TDG, etc.) as well as internal and external industry specifications that support the business is an asset

• Ability to adjust to rapidly shifting priorities in a fast-paced work environment and to work with minimal supervision

• Effective organizational and interpersonal skills

• Accustomed to working within a unionized environment

• Valid G license and acceptable driver’s abstract

• TDG & Reg.347 experience is preferred

Who we are: 

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America; operating across Canada and the United States; offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management, and infrastructure development.

Recognized by our signature fleet of bright green trucks and equipment, we offer a wide range of environmental and industrial services to businesses, communities, and households, providing a consolidated and sophisticated approach to meeting our customers’ needs.

GFL Benefits: 

• Medical and Dental Coverage Our industry leading benefits package

• RRSP Matching: We support your future goals by matching your RRSP contributions

• An environment to encourage professional growth and development

• Be a part of the Full-Cycle Project initiative – a way to give back to the community