Plant Operator/Heavy Equipment Operator

Why work for Lafarge?

As the global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, we’re committed to shaping a greener , smarter and healthier world. At Lafarge Canada Inc., safety comes first, collaboration matters and diversity is celebrated with people who share our desire to continually make our materials better.

Do you have the drive, the skills, and the passion to join us?

Overview

The Plant operator/ heavy equipment operator at the Lafarge – Manitoulin Aggregate site safely performs a combination of tasks ranging from housekeeping activities, preventative maintenance, operation of fixed and mobile equipment used in the production and shipping of aggregates, as well as routine maintenance and repairs as directed.

Responsibilities

Health and Safety:

• Wear all Personal Protective equipment as prescribed.
• Report all incidents, near misses and safety hazards to supervisor.
• Follow Lockout/Tag out procedures.
• Comply with all MoL OH&S Acts and Regulations.
• Emergency response plan awareness.
• Strict compliance with Lafarge Canada safety rules, policies and procedures.

Maintenance and Operations

• Perform pre-operational checks and operate assigned mobile equipment as trained and directed.
• Be aware of environmentally sensitive areas and be alert to correct environmental problems that may develop in the assigned work area.
• Keep Supervisor informed of any problems affecting assigned work.
• Work in a team environment with other co-workers, supervisors and managers.
• Specific job duties will often vary from day to day, depending on business needs.
• Complete scheduled maintenance inspections and lubrication of plant equipment using the appropriate job plans, procedures and manuals.
• Complete cleanup assignments using a skid steer and/or hand-held tools; working safely around moving and/or rotating equipment while using the required personal protective safety equipment.
• Operate various pieces of fixed and mobile equipment to meet production and shipping requirements requirements.
• Repair broken or malfunctioning equipment.

Qualifications

• Basic welding and fitting is preferred but not required.
• Experience in construction, mining or operating heavy machinery is preferred but not required.
• Be willing to work nights, overtime and weekends when required.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Dependability – follow instructions and respond to supervisor direction.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ontario high school diploma (OSSD) or equivalent is preferred.
• Valid Class G driver’s license

Working Conditions And Physical Demands

• Candidates will be required to participate in an assessment that will evaluate your ability to perform the essential functions of your position
• Working outdoors and varied temperatures and weather conditions.
• Comfortable with Working at heights and Confined Spaces
• Nights, overtime and weekends when required.

Prequalification To Employment

• We employ the use of explosives on the property, therefore we require a police background check before any employment is offered.

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As we are reinventing the way the world builds, we need world-class talent to join our Lafarge Canada team: people who are passionate, driven by curiosity and keen to grow, learn, develop and thrive in our high-performance culture.

Whatever you do, you will make a difference here. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.

We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Lafarge Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.