Quality Technician Jobs

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

Lafarge, Canada’s leading supplier of construction materials has an opportunity for a Quality Technician at our Meldrum Bay Quarry

Responsibilities

Safety:

• Execution of Job Hazard Analyses for QC Tasks, and implementation of Action Items.
• Safety Induction of Visitors to Quality Lab or site as required.
• Execution and implementation of Lab/QC Safety Improvement Plans.
• Implementation of Lafarge Safety Policies, and Compliance with Government Legislation.

Aggregate Product Performance

• Implement programs and processes to ensure compliance of all products with relevant Codes, Standards, and Specifications.
• Record, Monitor and communicate Aggregate KPI performance with key stakeholders as required – investigate variances from Plan and establish corrective actions as required.
• Participate in or lead the development and implementation of site specific actions to reduce and/or utilize long products, including innovating new combination materials.
• Implement Lafarge Quality Program, including sampling, testing, reporting and follow up for all products as determined for each site of responsibility.
• Provide input to ensure alignment between Sales and Operational staff to ensure product performance meets customer expectations

Physical Attributes

• Infrequently the employee is required to work in awkward situations; balance; stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Additional PPE may be required depending upon tasks.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds.
• Employee must perform work outdoors in all weather conditions, and will work around moving mechanical parts and equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, grasp, handle, or feel.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; climb stairs & ladders; reach with hands and arms; talk, hear and smell.
• Various PPE will include safety boots, reflective clothing, safety glasses, gloves and hard hat.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Relationship With Others

• Reports to the area Quality Control Supervisor.
• Works closely with Production Staff, Distribution Staff, and Sales Territory Manager

Specific Accountabilities

• Troubleshooting
• Cost Management
• Customer Service/Support
• Product Performance
• Safety
• Product Quality Control and Performance
• Quality Policies and Training

Dimensions:

• Starting wage will be commensurate with skills and experience. Candidates must Possess Full G-class Driver’s License.

Qualifications

Education & Work Experience:

• Ontario high school diploma (OSSD) or equivalent is preferred.
• Post-secondary education in Civil engineering or equivalent an asset

Knowledge & Skills

• Should have excellent written and oral communication skills and capable of creating good relationships internally and externally with our customers.
• Driver License, minimum G2.
• Must also be able to work well as part of a team and independently.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in the construction materials (aggregates, asphalt and concrete) industry and have knowledge of quality control tests.
• Good computer skills for Windows based software.

Work Environment

• This role will require the handling of aggregates lab equipment.
• Flexible hours will be required which will include overtime and weekend work.
• Able to perform a variety of tasks, including moderate to heavy lifting, bending, reaching, carrying.
• Must be able to work in outdoor and indoor work environments in all weather.

Lominger Competency Profile

• Problem Solving
• Customer Focus
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Time Management
• Managing Conflict

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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.