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General Labour - Sort Line

  • Richmond Northeast, Canada
  • Posted on Sep 03, 2026
  • $36,000 - $36,000 /year
  • Full Time

General Labour – Recycling Facility | Richmond, BC | $18.25/Hour | Immediate Start

Cooper’s is hiring General Labourers for an established recycling facility in Richmond, BC!

Are you looking for immediate-start general labour work in Richmond, BC ? Do you enjoy hands-on work, physical activity, and working as part of a team?

Cooper’s is currently hiring General Labourers / Recycling Sorters to join a busy recycling facility in North Richmond .

This is a great opportunity for dependable, physically fit individuals who are comfortable working in a recycling and industrial environment and have their own reliable transportation .

Job Details

  • Job Title: General Labourer – Recycling Facility
  • Location: Richmond, BC
  • Pay: $18.25 per hour
  • Employment Type: Temporary to Hire / Temp-to-Permanent
  • Start Date: Immediately
  • Schedule: Full-time opportunities available
  • Transportation: Your own reliable transportation is required
  • Work Environment: Recycling / Industrial Facility
  • Staffing Agency: Cooper’s

What You'll Be Doing

As a General Labourer, you will work as part of a team in a busy recycling facility. Duties may include:

  • Sorting recyclable materials
  • Removing and separating materials from a conveyor or sorting line
  • Performing general labour and production duties
  • Lifting and moving materials
  • Keeping the work area clean and organized
  • Following workplace safety procedures
  • Working safely around industrial equipment and machinery
  • Performing other general labour duties as assigned by the supervisor
  • Maintaining a positive and productive attitude throughout the shift

This is hands-on, physical work and requires employees who are comfortable standing and working for extended periods.

Requirements

Requirements

To be successful in this position, you must :

  • Be comfortable working in a recycling facility
  • Have your own reliable transportation — this location is not conveniently accessible by public transit
  • Have CSA-approved steel-toed work boots that extend at least 6 inches above the ankle
  • Be able to lift up to 75 pounds
  • Be physically capable of performing repetitive, labour-intensive work
  • Speak and understand English very well so you can safely communicate with supervisors and coworkers
  • Follow safety instructions and workplace procedures
  • Be reliable, punctual, and ready to work
  • Be comfortable working around recycling materials, conveyors, machinery, and an industrial environment
  • Be willing to work as part of a team

Please do not apply if you do not have the required 6-inch-or-higher steel-toed work boots and reliable transportation.

Why Work With Cooper’s?

At Cooper’s, we connect hardworking people with opportunities that can lead to long-term employment .

This position is temp-to-hire , meaning successful workers may have the opportunity to transition from temporary employment into a permanent position with the client based on performance, attendance, reliability, and business needs.

If you're someone who:

  • Shows up on time
  • Works hard
  • Takes direction well
  • Follows safety rules
  • Has a positive attitude
  • Is physically capable
  • Wants an opportunity to prove yourself

We want to hear from you!

START RIGHT AWAY

This position is hiring now and can start immediately.

If you're looking for a General Labour job in Richmond, BC , a recycling job , warehouse/industrial labour work , or an entry-level physical job with the opportunity to become permanent , apply today.

About the Location

This job is located in Richmond, British Columbia , in an industrial/recycling area that is not on a convenient bus route . Applicants must have their own transportation or another reliable way of getting to and from work.

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