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Hide Labourer
full-time•Canada
About this role
West Coast Reduction Ltd. - Nothing Left Behind*. At West Coast Reduction, nothing is important to us. Because when there’s nothing left – that is when we’ve done our job. We collect food waste and by-products from food producers, like farms, restaurants, bakeries and even supermarkets, transforming them into ingredients used in animal feed, renewable energy and thousands of other products we use every day. Our efforts contribute to a sustainable local food supply and help us all live in cleaner and healthier communities. Visit our Company website at www.wcrl.com to learn more.
The Hide Labourer is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the plant site. Labourers assist in maintaining site dispensers, preparing waste for disposal and efficiently unloading and offloading trucks containing raw materials and/or finished product, while maintaining a clean and safe working environment. NOTE: this role requires someone who is adaptable to adverse conditions including confined space, heights, cold weather, odours and proximity to animal by-products.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
- Build a stable career with a reputable, family-owned company of more than 450 employees
- Continuous training and development available
- Full compensation package provided to full-time employees (including extended health benefits)
- Generous RRSP matching for employee contributions after 1 year
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receive and unload incoming hides from conveyances
- Grade, sort, and trim hides and ensure they meet or exceed company and customer expectations
- Load and unload hide brining tanks in a safe and efficient manner
- Trans load Specified Risk Material (SRM) removed carcasses as required
- Maintain tools and equipment used in the hide process
- Monitor brine salinity by adding salt and synchlorozene content accordingly
- Perform thorough pre-trip inspection checks of mobile equipment
- Load outbound hide trucks using mobile equipment
- Adhere to strict requirements related to cleanliness and safe operations of specific material risk handling
- Perform shift work based on company business needs which evolve and change in response to customer demands
- Work overtime as instructed to ensure minimal downtime of facilities
- Adhere to the company Code of Conduct and all West Coast Reduction Ltd. policies
- Foster a positive team and company culture by ensuring treatment of others is respectful and aligned with company values
- Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS & FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Possession of a valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean abstract an asset
- 1-2 years of experience in a hide plant or similar environment an asset
- Hides and skins knowledge and knife skills an asset
- Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, with excellent communication skills
- Ability to read or interpret diagrams, schematic drawings and manuals to determine work procedures
- Ability to frequently move, carry, lift, push and pull equipment up to 100 lbs without assistance and occasionally greater with assistance
- Perform repetitive motions including bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing and reaching overhead above the shoulders daily
- Adaptable to adverse conditions including confined space, heights, cold weather, odours and animal by-products
What you'll do
- The Hide Labourer is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the plant site, including unloading hides and preparing waste for disposal. They must ensure a clean and safe working environment while adhering to strict operational requirements.
About West Coast Reduction Ltd.
For more than 50 years we’ve been providing a vital service. From our early roots as a butcher to our modern rendering facilities, we’ve created safe, environmentally friendly recycling solutions for the agriculture industry. We create valuable ingredients for everyday products, while at the same time helping to keep local communities clean and sustainable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Hide Labourer do at West Coast Reduction Ltd.?
As a Hide Labourer at West Coast Reduction Ltd., you will: the Hide Labourer is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the plant site, including unloading hides and preparing waste for disposal. They must ensure a clean and safe working environment while adhering to strict operational requirements..
Is the Hide Labourer position at West Coast Reduction Ltd. remote?
The Hide Labourer position at West Coast Reduction Ltd. is based in Canada, Canada. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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