Terminal Assistant

Lafarge Canada; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafarge Canada is looking for a Terminal Operator at its Saskatoon Cement Terminal. This full-time seasonal role involves operating and maintaining terminal equipment for bulk truck and rail operations while ensuring safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and experience in a similar role, alongside strong mechanical skills and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Terminal Operator or similar position.
• Ability to operate rail unloading and truck loading equipment.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain terminal equipment focusing on truck loading/unloading.
• Participate in terminal safety program and adhere to safety policies.
• Manage daily maintenance of rail unloading and bulk loading equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Self-management

Commitment to safety

Education

High school diploma

Postsecondary/trade school completion/classes

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Requisition ID: 11339

Location:

Floral, SK, CA, S7K 3S3

Pay Type: Hourly

Company Overview

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.

Description:

About The Role

Lafarge Canada Inc is a leading manufacturer and supplier of quality products for the construction industry and has an immediate opportunity at our Saskatoon Cement Terminal for a Terminal Operator.

The ideal candidate will operate and maintain terminal equipment with a focus on bulk truck loading and bulk rail car unloading with associated administration reporting functions; all while maintaining high safety and quality assurance standards. To be successful you will be comfortable with outdoor working conditions with higher percentage of physicality to the role. Operation, equipment and safety training will be provided as required.

The position is for full time seasonal generally April to December and depending on sales could evolve to a full time position should the need arise.

What You’ll Accomplish

• Mechanical aptitude a positive attribute
• Time and self-management skills as part of a team or independently
• Demonstrate strong skills in problem solving, decision making and multi-tasking
• Demonstrates commitment to safety for oneself and others
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
  
  
  

What We’re Looking For

Education: High school diploma

Additional Education Preferred: postsecondary/trade school completion/classes

Required Work Experience: Terminal operator or similar position

Required Training/Certifications: Heavy equipment tickets preferred

Required Technical Skills: Excel, Word programs a benefit

Additional Requirements:

• Actively participate in and operate within the terminal Safety Program in compliance with Lafarge Canada Inc’s safety and environmental policies
• Unload bulk railcars and load bulk semi-trucks as needed
• Operation and daily maintenance of rail unloading and bulk truck loading equipment
• Operate a forklift to load and unload packaged cement
• Supervise and direct contractors on site, when required
• Supervision and direction of truck/railway carriers’ activities on site
• Participate in shared inventory control
• General labour related duties and cleanup
• Terminal Housekeeping
• Physically fit to encompass labour requirements of role
• Willing to work overtime and shifts when needed including Saturdays
• Able to lift 55 lbs
• Valid class 5 driver’s license
• Understanding of building materials industry, including cement product knowledge an asset
• Other associated duties that the employee is trained in-house or by requirement for
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests
  
  
  

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.

Your Holcim Experience

At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

Benefits

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Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.

We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Our goal is to drive excellence and to ensure we create an environment where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.