Facility Technician (2 positions)

Position: Facility Technician 

Start date: Immediately - Contract to December 31, 2026 with the possibility of an extension
Rate: Starting wage is $18.25 an hour and may be higher depending on experience and skills

Full-time Schedule: 40 hours a week

                                        Monday to Friday.

                                        Day time shift -  8:00am - 4:30pm

Shifts may vary depending on production needs.

Location: Plastic Pollution Emergency Response Facility
3300 Chatham Street, Unit #61 located in Steveston Harbour, Richmond, BC. 

Job Overview

Are you passionate about the environment, highly motivated and interested in making a meaningful impact? We are looking for hard-working people to join our Plastic Pollution Emergency Response Facility's crew that assists in managing incoming debris from ocean, shoreline and marine industrial cleanups from the Pacific Northwest region.

Candidates are required to work onsite at the Plastic Pollution Emergency Response Facility in Steveston Harbour (southwest Richmond) from Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Shifts will vary depending on production needs, with prior notice. 

The job consists of processing marine debris such as rope, buoys, barrels, oyster baskets, and styrofoam through different processing stations. This position involves significant physical labour, standing and bending for long periods of time, and requires the ability to complete repetitive tasks, such as untangling and handling rope.  The position requires the team member to follow standard operating procedures, adopt safe work practices, and maintain a clean work environment in accordance with BC Occupational Health and Safety regulations. 

While most work activities are completed indoors, outdoor activities in any weather conditions are also part of the work environment. We frequently receive ocean-scented debris, so this job calls for a comfortable tolerance around strong smells and getting your hands (gloves!) dirty when handling these materials.

Job Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Offload, receive, prepare and organize shipments of marine debris from Ocean Legacy and affiliated partners;
• Work various stations on the plastic manufacturing processing line; 
• Organize, track and document product material in different stages of development;
• Sort marine debris into its various resin codes and subcategories;
• Maintain daily product specification standards and facility sanitization standards;
• Daily safety assessment and quality control procedures, including personal PPE, FLHA, and daily collective stretch breaks. 
• Use of hand tools and power tools such as: gas ax, sawzall, chop saw;
• Feeding material into large, industrial machinery such as shredders, grinders, and granulators.

 Ideal Candidate

• Good work ethic and work endurance;
• Punctual and reliable;
• Works well in team environments;
• Strong communication skills;
• Attentive to detail and organized;

• Enthusiastic and positive attitude;
• Comfortable working around large machinery;
• Ability to complete repetitive tasks;
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision;
• Familiarity with power tools and basic carpentry skills, or a willingness to learn. 

Assets

• Previous experience in production centers, recycling depots, warehouses or construction;
• WHMIS;
• Forklift certificate; 
• Occupational First Aid certificate; 
• Experience with power tools such as chop saws, gas axes or sawzalls.