Canadian Mattress Recycling is a local, woman-owned and operated business. We value and take the zero-waste challenge seriously and strive to help our clients reduce their environmental footprint. Come join an Award-Winning Recycling Company where your work makes a positive impact every day.
Furniture Destroyer (INDOOR work), Start immediately.
- Monday to Friday or 5 days a week of your choice (but the same set ones every week)
- Full-time, permanent.
- 8:30 am start time
- We have a strict Attendance Policy. We are a small company and need all staff to report to work as scheduled.
This is a physical position that requires being on your feet, regular heavy lifting, using a variety of hand tools to take apart and demolish furniture, and being able to move at a good pace. Safe work practices are essential.
We are accessible by transit and also have free parking.
Responsibilities include:
- Unloading and inspecting used and defective furniture from trucks;
- Dismantling furniture using various methods and tools;
- Properly sorting components for recycling;
- Keeping work area/ warehouse clean;
- Following ALL operating and safety procedures and policies, including wearing a respirator (which we provide);
- Meeting realistic quotas and expectations for the volume of material processed;
- Other appropriate tasks as they arise.
Requirements :
- Fast learner with good retention
- Able to work in a physically demanding job and move items weighing up to 70 pounds.
- Previous experience working safely with drills, reciprocating saws, and other similar tools.
- Hard-working, efficient, safety-conscious, able to work independently.
- Honest, punctual, responsible, reliable, and a team player.
- Able to understand, speak, read, and write in English.
- You may be asked to provide a current criminal record check. We also may do online court record checks.
When in the warehouse, you will be required to wear a small respirator (which we provide). Must be clean-shaven as per WorkSafeBC requirements.
We provide all other PPE including safety glasses, face shields, gloves, ear plugs, and reflective harness/ vest but you must bring your own steel-toed boots.
($18.00 - $20.00 depending on experience)
Full-time employees are eligible for company-paid health benefits, AD & D coverage, life insurance, flu and tetanus shots, and paid sick leave after a 3-month probationary period. All employees who reach regular weekly hours of 30 hours or more are considered full-time and participate in our Health & Wellness program.
Come be part of a forward-thinking, inclusive, and progressive company.