Technician, Processing Facilities

GFL Environmental is seeking a Technician for their Mokena, IL location. The role involves maintaining the warehouse, operating forklifts, loading/unloading trailers, and ensuring safety and cleanliness. Candidates should have a high school diploma and be physically capable of lifting heavy materials. GFL offers competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement within a major environmental services company.
Responsible for maintaining the branch warehouse. Responsibilities include off-loading / loading of trailers. Handling waste containers of different weight and sizes. Operations of filter crusher and solvent recycler. Will also include maintaining the branch warehouse in a clean organized Condition. This role will require the use of forklifts, pallet jacks and dollies.

Join our team as an Technician at GFL Environmental in Mokena, IL!

Why Join GFL?

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America. Our employees, collectively known as 'Team Green,' enjoy numerous benefits: career advancement opportunities, competitive benefits, job stability within an essential services company, and the chance to make a positive impact every day for our customers and communities, Green for Life!

What’s in it for you:
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan including prioritized orthodontics and vision care
• 401K matching and profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, and more!
• OVERTIME AVAILABLE!
• Paid time off
• Competitive wages
• Boot allowance
• Growth opportunities

What you'll do:
• Responsible for promoting safe work behaviors in a manner that consists with GFL Guidelines

· Operating forklifts

· Loading and unloading of trailers

· Assisting box truck drivers in loading / off loading

· Operating of solvent recycling unit

· Cleaning and filling of solvent drums

· Organize ,clean and maintain warehouse , grounds and office

· Laborer at times on customer sites

· Perform other related duties as signed

What's required:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s licenses
• Forklift certified preferred
• Physical requirements
• Frequent lifting of material that range from 50 – 85 lbs
• Frequent pushing/pulling of 30-55 gallon drums of waste/product
• Using approved equipment pallet jacks / drum dollies for safe material handling. Drum weight varies on material type and size. Weight might exceed 400 lbs.

Join us and become part of "Team Green" at GFL Environmental, where your skills and dedication will be valued and rewarded. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!

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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