Loader Operator

Heidelberg Materials; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,922,000 - 99,187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Disability accommodations

AI-assisted recruitment

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is hiring a Loader Operator at the Sheffield Rd. Plant in Ottawa, Ontario. The role involves operating a loader, performing general labour tasks, and supporting ready-mix plant operations and concrete block production.

Candidates should demonstrate a strong safety focus, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced plant environment while collaborating with team members to ensure efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate a loader and heavy equipment.
• Commitment to safety and compliance with policies.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced plant environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail to prevent contamination and ensure quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate loader and other heavy equipment to support daily plant operations.
• Load and move concrete block materials and manage inventory.
• Perform pre-use inspections and report equipment or safety concerns.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Monitor handling practices to prevent contamination and support quality control.

Skills

Loader operation

Safety awareness

Independent work

Teamwork

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Line of Business: RMC

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. Heidelberg Materials has a current opening for a Loader Operator located at our Sheffield Rd. Plant in Ottawa Ontario.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform general labour duties in combination with loader operation.
• Maintain left over concrete and concrete waste at the plant.
• Safely operate loader and other heavy equipment to support daily ready-mix plant operations and production of concrete blocks.
• Load and move concrete block materials and manage inventory to maintain operational efficiency.
• Perform pre-use inspections and promptly report equipment, safety, or maintenance concerns.
• Monitor material handling practices to help prevent contamination and support quality control standards.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and organized work area.

What Are We Looking For

• Strong commitment to safety and compliance with workplace policies and procedures.
• Attention to detail with a focus on quality and contamination prevention.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced plant environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to support plant operations.
• Capability to operate heavy equipment and safely lift, climb, and enter/exit equipment in an outdoor setting.

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment background check.

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

• $31.95 per hour
• 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.
• In accordance with Ontario legislative requirements, Heidelberg Materials uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its recruitment and selection process.
• These tools may be used to support application screening and other recruitment-related activities.

Company Overview

Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials - your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry.

As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story.

Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO2 reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions - setting new standards for the industry.

In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you're not just shaping the industry’s future; you're shaping your own.

Let's get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.