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Manufacturing Laborer
GFL Environmental is looking for a Manufacturing Laborer to join our team in Byron Center, MI. This role is responsible for fabricating finished goods using industrial cutting tools, sewing machines, and PVC high-temperature air welders.
At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!
Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!

• 3 weeks PTO annually
• 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with an employer match
• Work boot reimbursement
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review blueprints and daily production plans provided by the Product Manager.
• Utilize rolls of purchased PVC and Fiberglass materials to cut, sew, and weld into finished goods.
• Operate industrial cutting tools, sewing machines, and PVC high-temperature air welders on a daily basis.
• Operate a forklift to move materials and finished products safely.
• Perform basic math calculations (adding and subtracting) for material measurements and production tracking.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Requirements:

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Proficient ability to utilize hand tools and perform precise measurements with tape measure.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work effectively alone.
• Strong basic math skills (adding and subtracting).
• Ability to lift materials up to 40 pounds throughout the day.
• Flexibility to work overtime as required by customer needs.

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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.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GFL will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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
Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.
This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.