Picker

Role overview

Miller Waste Systems is hiring a full-time Picker for its Dartmouth, Nova Scotia location at 8 Moore Road. This is a permanent position reporting to the Route Supervisor, with an immediate start available. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, beginning at 6:00 AM.

About the company

Established in 1961, Miller Waste Systems is a Canadian family-owned business with 65 years of experience delivering waste management and diversion services to municipalities, commercial businesses, and industrial clients across Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.

The company operates collection fleets, recycling centres, transfer stations, and composting sites that support responsible waste handling and the recovery of reusable resources. It has also been recognized among Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 16 consecutive years, reflecting its focus on leadership, operational performance, and a people-first culture.

Position summary

The Picker will be responsible for the safe and efficient collection of commercial waste streams. The role contributes to public health by ensuring service is completed on time, safety and environmental rules are followed, and the public is treated respectfully.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Miller Waste safety procedures and remain familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Deliver dependable, high-quality service to customers, since correct waste disposal is important to the well-being of the community.
• Gather different waste streams and transport them appropriately to transfer stations, composting facilities, or landfill locations.
• Work to schedule while complying with company policies and procedures, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Human Rights Code, Ministry of Environment requirements, and municipal by-laws.

Working conditions

• Availability for 48 hours per week is required.
• The role involves standing for long periods.
• Start and finish times may change, so flexibility is essential.
• Work may occasionally include statutory holidays and weekends.
• The job is physically demanding and requires lifting up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Strong written and verbal communication is necessary.
• Applicants should be energetic, productive, safety-minded, and comfortable working as part of a team.
• Customer service experience is an advantage.

Additional information

This opening is for an existing vacancy and will stay open until the position is filled. Artificial intelligence is not used in the screening, assessment, or selection process for this role.

Miller Waste Systems encourages applications from women, racially visible people, Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and persons with disabilities. The company also states that it is fully compliant with applicable provincial disability legislation and is committed to equal access to goods and services.

The organization describes itself as a proudly Canadian, privately owned waste company with more than 65 years of experience, offering a family-oriented workplace along with industry-leading work environment, compensation, benefits, and pension programs.

Compensation and schedule

Pay is $20.55 per hour. The role is permanent full-time and begins immediately.

Employment terms

The position is based onsite in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Equal opportunity statement

Miller Waste Systems values equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.