Loader Operator

Heidelberg Materials North America; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 38,572 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Training and development

Competitive wage and benefits package

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America in Grande Prairie, Canada, is hiring a Loader Operator to move, load and stockpile materials safely and efficiently. You will perform pre-operational inspections, maintain material flow for plant production, and follow all safety procedures and environmental rules.

The role requires strong safety commitment, ability to work with minimal supervision, and good communication to report issues and coordinate with the team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy equipment in an industrial, construction, quarry, or similar environment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe operating practices.
• Ability to perform equipment inspections, recognize mechanical concerns, and communicate issues effectively.
• Dependable team player with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and adapt to changing operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate loader equipment safely and efficiently to move, load, and stockpile materials.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections and report equipment issues promptly.
• Maintain consistent material flow to support plant and site production needs.
• Follow all safety procedures, policies, and environmental regulations.
• Perform routine housekeeping and keep work areas clean and organized.

Skills

Loader operation

Safety compliance

Equipment inspection

Team player

Independent worker

Job description

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operate loader equipment safely and efficiently to move, load, and stockpile materials.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections and report equipment issues promptly.
• Maintain consistent material flow to support plant and site production needs.
• Follow all safety procedures, policies, and environmental regulations.
• Perform routine housekeeping and keep work areas clean and organized.

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy equipment in an industrial, construction, quarry, or similar environment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe operating practices.
• Ability to perform equipment inspections, recognize mechanical concerns, and communicate issues effectively.
• Dependable team player with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and adapt to changing operational needs.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination and background check.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to apply. Verification of age will be required as a condition of employment.

Work Environment

• Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

• $28.00 to $38.00 per hour
• Secure, long-term employment
• Competitive wage and benefits package
• Training and development
• Opportunities for advancement
• Overtime available

Heidelberg Materials welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.