Plant Operations Assistant & Loader Support

The Shaw Group Limited; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shaw Group Limited is seeking an Assistant Operator for our Nova Scotia, Hardwood Lands location. The role involves assisting with plant operations, maintenance, and quality control under supervision.

Ideal candidates will be safety‑minded, able to work with minimal supervision, and able to operate front‑end loaders when required. The position may require shift work and overtime as needed, with a strong focus on teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• Commitment to a safe work culture.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work unsupervised and provide leadership when required.
• Experience in operating manufacturing process equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude & experience.
• Ability to work shifts
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience in the safe and efficient operation of a front-end loader considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Carrying out facility maintenance requirements as directed from the plant operator.
• Quality Control testing on products.
• Communicating with incoming and outgoing crews on plant operation.
• Reporting to the plant operator on any issues regarding quality, safety, maintenance, and production.
• Maintaining all levels of communication, such as production, logbooks, and verbal communication.
• Required to maintain a clean work environment "everything has a place and everything in its place".
• Fill in as Plant Operator or Loader Operator as required.
• Safe and efficient operation of the front-end loaders.
• Other duties, as may be required.

Skills

Safety culture

Self-motivated

Leadership

Manufacturing equipment

Mechanical aptitude

Shift work

Team player

Front-end loader experience

Tools

Front-end loader

Job description

The Shaw Group Limited is seeking an Assistant Operator for our Nova Scotia, Hardwood Lands location. The role involves assisting with plant operations, maintenance, and quality control under supervision.

Ideal candidates will be safety‑minded, able to work with minimal supervision, and able to operate front‑end loaders when required. The position may require shift work and overtime as needed, with a strong focus on teamwork and reliability.