Quality & Operations Student Jobs

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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 Quality & Operations Student is responsible for the safe and effective implementation of quality control and operational support for production and shipping of concrete ready mix products. Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Student shall be expected to travel to various plants within the Northern Ontario region to provide project support as needed at various locations. This is a student-level (or CO-OP) seasonal position with potential to extend pending project requirements. 2 Positions are available (1 in North-Central Ontario and 1 in Northwestern Ontario).

Responsibilities

Health & Safety

• Execution of Job Hazard Analyses for QC and Plant Operational Tasks, and implementation of action items
• Implementation of Lafarge Safety Policies, and compliance with government legislation.

Support to Operations

• Perform routine organization and cleanup tasks around plant and shop
• Travel to and from various Concrete plants to provide assistance with batching, material testing, or other operational duties
• Assist with preparation and casting of concrete blocks
• Assist with general administrative duties such as data entry and paperwork

Technical Support and Quality Control

• Pick up and drop off materials and samples as needed from plant(s) and job site(s)
• Implement Lafarge quality program, including conducting sampling of concrete and aggregates, testing of plastic concrete air content, slump, temperature, casting of concrete test cylinders, conducting trials, record keeping and reporting thereof.
• Effective use of MS Excel Software and various reporting tools
• Work with QC team to ensure timely entry of all testing results in QC software/database is up to date in database. Ensure all technical documentation is updated according to Quality Plan.
• Record and monitor RMX product quality for the area and provide regular daily feedback to plant and quality staff

Relationships With Others

• Reporting to the Technical Manager; the Student is to work in conjunction with the plant, operations, and sales team, in an effort to aid in the production and delivery of a quality product that meets and/or exceed the customer’s needs.

Qualifications

Education & Work Experience:

• Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering/Technology or equivalent.
• Current student preferable. Advanced Candidates will be considered.

Knowledge & Skills

• Should have excellent written and oral communication skills and capable of creating good relationships internally and externally with our customers.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in the construction materials (aggregates, asphalt and concrete) industry and have knowledge of industry-specific quality control tests and OPSS & CSA standards. Concrete and/or aggregate testing certifications an asset.
• Must possess full G-Class (or higher) Driver’s License with a clean driving abstract
• Must also be able to work well as part of a team and independently.
• Good computer skills for Windows-based software. Working knowledge of MS Excel, Command Concrete, Apex, SAP, Quadrel and other Citrix-based applications an asset.

Physical Attributes

• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; climb stairs & ladders; reach with hands and arms; talk, hear and smell. Infrequently the employee is required to work in awkward situations; balance; stoop, kneel or crouch
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, grasp, handle, or feel.

Work Environment

• Availability for shift work is required. Flexible hours will be required to meet the demands of our customers which will include overtime and potentially some weekend work.
• Employee will frequently be travelling/driving to farther plants and assist with projects and may, on occasion, be required to do so over multiple days at a time.
• This role is will require the handling of cements, aggregates, concrete and various related equipment.
• Employee must perform work outdoors in all weather conditions, and will work around moving mechanical parts and equipment. Various PPE will include safety boots, reflective clothing, safety glasses, gloves and hard hat. Additional PPE may be required depending upon tasks and locations.
• Must be able to work in outdoor and indoor work environments in all weather.

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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.