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Primary Plant Operator

Requisition ID:  11075
Location: 

Coldwater, ON, CA, L0K 1E0

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: 

Objective & Overview
As a member of the Coldwater site team, the Primary Plant Operator position will execute the daily tasks of maintaining and operating an aggregate processing plant in accordance with Lafarge’s best practices and policies as well as perform all administration related to the equipment’s operation.

 

Responsibilities

  1. Operations: Daily operations of a stationary crushing plant. Meeting safety and production targets
  2. Safety: Promote safety culture through engagement with employees, Joint Health and Safety Coordinators, subcontractors and suppliers, implementation and maintenance of local and regional initiatives with an objective of “zero” safety incidents. Promotes safety policies, processes and review procedures to ensure that site meets or exceeds all Lafarge and Regulatory guidelines. Ensure that the plant and surrounding site is kept safe, presentable, and functional.
  3. Equipment: Ensure assigned equipment is operated to original equipment manufacturer guidelines and industry best practices. 
  4. Plant Maintenance:Ensure daily, weekly, monthly, and annual inspections regarding preventative maintenance actions are scheduled and completed. 
  5. Other:Perform other duties as assigned to assist in the efficient operation of the plant and site.

 

This position is for Afternoon shift (Approximately 11:00 am to 10 pm) Monday to Friday, with optional Saturday’s. 


Relationship with Others

  • Reports to the Plant Foreman
  • This position requires extensive liaison with the mobile equipment operators, and wash plant operators.

 

Specific Accountabilities:

Surface mining 
 
Qualification Profile


Education & Work Experience:

  • Canadian secondary school diploma or equivalent
  • Industrial plant operation experience an asset
  • Heavy equipment operation experience an asset

 

Knowledge & Skills:

  • First aid, WHMIS, Surface Miner training, confined space training, working-at-heights training
  • Specific mobile equipment training
  • Mechanical aptitude / extensive manual labor tasks
  • Computer literacy 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.  Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.


Lafarge Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 
 

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.

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In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please call (773) 355-4557 or email recruiting-accommodations@holcim.com. This email address and phone number should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals.

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.

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