Dartmouth - Picker
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Full Time
1 day ago
$40,000 CAD
Key skills
Artificial IntelligenceLeadershipCommunication
About this role
Picker
Location: 8 Moore Road, Dartmouth, NS
Position Type: Permanent Full-Time
Reporting To: Route Supervisor
Start Date: Immediately
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am start
Compensation: $20.55 per hour
About Miller Waste Systems:
Founded in 1961, Miller Waste Systems is a proudly Canadian, family-owned company with 65 years of experience providing waste management and diversion services to municipalities, businesses, and industries across Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.
Today, Miller Waste operates collection fleets, recycling facilities, transfer stations, and composting operations that help communities manage waste responsibly while recovering valuable resources from the waste stream.
Miller Waste has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 16 consecutive years, a distinction that reflects our commitment to strong leadership, operational excellence, and a culture that values our people.
At Miller Waste, our people are our greatest strength. We provide a safe workplace, competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to build a long-term career with a company that is trusted by the communities it serves.
Summary:
The Picker at Miller Waste Systems is responsible for the safe and efficient collection of commercial waste streams. This role supports public health by ensuring timely service, adherence to safety and environmental regulations, and respectful interaction with the community.
Responsibilities:
As a Picker, your duties will include but are not limited to:
• Must adhere to Miller Waste System safety protocols and must be familiar with the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Provide customers with reliable and high-quality customer service as the proper
disposal of the waste streams is vital to the health and well-being of the residents of the
community that you are servicing.
• Collect various waste streams to be delivered to local Transfer stations, Compost Facilities or landfill sites in an efficient and appropriate manner.
• Adhere to the collection and delivery schedule while following all relevant policies and procedures of the Company, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Human Rights Code, Ministry of Environment as well as the by-laws of the Municipality in which you are working.
Competencies & Qualifications:
• Availability of working 48 hours a week is mandatory.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Flexibility with your work schedule is necessary as start and end times may vary. Statutory Holidays and/or weekends will be required at times.
• Effective written and verbal communication is mandatory.
• You must be highly productive, energetic and safety conscious.
• You must be a team player with safe working habits.
• This is a physically demanding position, so the ability to lift up to 50lbs repeatedly is a requirement.
• Customer service skills would be considered an asset.
Posting closing date: This posting will remain active until it has been filled.
This posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.
We realize that you may not feel you have every qualification listed and that working to secure a career can be stressful. If you feel that you meet most of the company’s needs and that your passion for your work adds value to a growing company, we would still love to hear from you.
Miller Waste Systems is committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.
We are committed to providing people with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services and are fully compliant with applicable provincial Disabilities Acts.
Miller Waste Systems strives to be an employer of choice. As a proudly Canadian, privately owned and operated Waste Company we have over 65 years’ experience of providing quality service to all our customers. We have been successful in achieving this goal by providing a family and employee centric environment at all our locations. We provide industry leading work environment and compensation, benefits, and pension programs.
Location: 8 Moore Road, Dartmouth, NS
Position Type: Permanent Full-Time
Reporting To: Route Supervisor
Start Date: Immediately
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am start
Compensation: $20.55 per hour
About Miller Waste Systems:
Founded in 1961, Miller Waste Systems is a proudly Canadian, family-owned company with 65 years of experience providing waste management and diversion services to municipalities, businesses, and industries across Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.
Today, Miller Waste operates collection fleets, recycling facilities, transfer stations, and composting operations that help communities manage waste responsibly while recovering valuable resources from the waste stream.
Miller Waste has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 16 consecutive years, a distinction that reflects our commitment to strong leadership, operational excellence, and a culture that values our people.
At Miller Waste, our people are our greatest strength. We provide a safe workplace, competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to build a long-term career with a company that is trusted by the communities it serves.
Summary:
The Picker at Miller Waste Systems is responsible for the safe and efficient collection of commercial waste streams. This role supports public health by ensuring timely service, adherence to safety and environmental regulations, and respectful interaction with the community.
Responsibilities:
As a Picker, your duties will include but are not limited to:
• Must adhere to Miller Waste System safety protocols and must be familiar with the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Provide customers with reliable and high-quality customer service as the proper
disposal of the waste streams is vital to the health and well-being of the residents of the
community that you are servicing.
• Collect various waste streams to be delivered to local Transfer stations, Compost Facilities or landfill sites in an efficient and appropriate manner.
• Adhere to the collection and delivery schedule while following all relevant policies and procedures of the Company, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Human Rights Code, Ministry of Environment as well as the by-laws of the Municipality in which you are working.
Competencies & Qualifications:
• Availability of working 48 hours a week is mandatory.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Flexibility with your work schedule is necessary as start and end times may vary. Statutory Holidays and/or weekends will be required at times.
• Effective written and verbal communication is mandatory.
• You must be highly productive, energetic and safety conscious.
• You must be a team player with safe working habits.
• This is a physically demanding position, so the ability to lift up to 50lbs repeatedly is a requirement.
• Customer service skills would be considered an asset.
Posting closing date: This posting will remain active until it has been filled.
This posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.
We realize that you may not feel you have every qualification listed and that working to secure a career can be stressful. If you feel that you meet most of the company’s needs and that your passion for your work adds value to a growing company, we would still love to hear from you.
Miller Waste Systems is committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.
We are committed to providing people with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services and are fully compliant with applicable provincial Disabilities Acts.
Miller Waste Systems strives to be an employer of choice. As a proudly Canadian, privately owned and operated Waste Company we have over 65 years’ experience of providing quality service to all our customers. We have been successful in achieving this goal by providing a family and employee centric environment at all our locations. We provide industry leading work environment and compensation, benefits, and pension programs.