Plant Operator /Loader Operator

Lafarge Africa Plc; Mono; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Plant Operator to join their team at the Caledon site. In this role, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining equipment at an aggregate plant, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the efficient operation of a leading building solutions company, actively participating in the modernization of infrastructure. If you are reliable and possess strong interpersonal skills, this role could be your next career step in a thriving sector focused on growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• Must have a secondary school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in heavy mobile equipment operation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment at the aggregate plant.
• Assist with shipping and ensure product quality specifications.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Computer literacy

Education

Canadian secondary school diploma or equivalent

Heavy mobile equipment operation / training

Industrial plant operation / training

Job description

Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers’ greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

Overview:
As a member of the Caledon site team, the Plant Operator executes the daily tasks of operating, maintaining and performing tasks related to an aggregate plant and equipment operation. In addition, the operator will assist and/or cover for shipping, rock truck, and bank loader as required.

Safety:

• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
• Maintain environmental sustainability in the site operation.
• Ensure assigned equipment is operated to OEM guidelines and industry best practices.
• Ensure that product outputs meet material quality specifications.
• Complete, review, and execute daily, weekly, monthly, and annual operation reports and metrics.
• Ensure that plant equipment and surrounding areas are kept presentable and functional.
• Ensure daily, weekly, monthly, and preventative maintenance actions are scheduled and completed.

Other:

• Perform other duties as assigned to assist in the efficient operation of the site.

Relationships with Others Jobs:

• Reports to the Site Supervisor.
• This position requires extensive liaison with the site quality control technician(s) and plant / equipment operator(s).

Education & Work Experience:

• Canadian secondary school diploma or equivalent
• Heavy mobile equipment operation / training is an asset
• Industrial plant operation / training is an asset

Knowledge & Skills:

• Reliable
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy is an asset

We thank you for your interest. Please note that this posting is for an existing vacancy, and only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.