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Mobile Equipment Loader Operator

Requisition ID:  11223
Location: 

Guelph, ON, CA, N1H 6K1

Pay Type:  Hourly

WHO IS LAFARGE?
As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?
Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Business
Lafarge has a full line of high-quality aggregate products and services to meet your needs. Whether you’re building roads, buildings, dams, mass transit, or producing asphalt or concrete, we have the aggregates you need. 


Objective
As a member of the Lafarge Guelph Crew, the Mobile Equipment Operator will operate mobile equipment (wheel loader) to load highway trucks, manage inbound Rubble Pile as well maintain the RDM plant feed bins in accordance with Lafarge’s Best Practices and Policies as well as perform all administration related to the equipment’s operation. 

The typical shift is approximately 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Occasionally, weekend work, with earlier and longer days may be required due to the RDM schedule.  

Home base location: 7051 Wellington Rd 124, Guelph, Ontario. 

 

Responsibilities

  1. Reporting to the Plant Supervisor, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a front end loader. Duties will include but not be limited to loading highway trucks, maintaining a dump site and feeding the plant. 
  2. Safety: Promote safety culture through engagement with fellow employees and subcontractors. Implementation and maintenance of local and regional initiatives with an objective of “zero” safety incidents. Administer and promote safety policies, processes and review procedures to ensure that site meets or exceeds all Lafarge and Regulatory guidelines.  
  3. Environmental Management: Ensure that site meets or exceeds all Lafarge and Regulatory guidelines. Report and manage environmental spills to site management as they occur. Operate equipment effectively to minimize carbon footprint of machinery. 
  4. Equipment: Ensure assigned equipment is operated and maintained to original equipment manufacturer specifications and industry best practices. 
  5. Other: Perform other duties as assigned to assist in the efficient operation of the plant and site. Perform general housekeeping tasks to ensure the site is presentable. 

 

Relationships with Others Jobs

  • Reports to the Supervisor


Specific Accountabilities:

  • Safety: Near Miss and HI process, MVA’s, FA’s, MI’s, LTI’s, Daily Safety Huddles, Risk Assessments, 
  • Maintenance: daily, weekly, monthly, and annual inspection process, prioritize deficiencies as they occur

 

Qualification Profile:
The ideal candidate for this role will be a team player, able to work well independently and have a strong commitment to safety. Experience as a shipping or production loader is a must. Experience with general maintenance and operation of an aggregate site and equipment would be an asset.

 

Education & Work Experience:

  • Canadian secondary school diploma or equivalent
  • Industrial plant operation experience is an asset 
  • Industrial plant maintenance experience is an asset
  • Requires heavy mobile equipment operation experience 
  • Valid “G” license is mandatory

 

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Specific mobile equipment training
  • Common Core Surface Miner training.
  • Cat 980 Operator Training Course
  • Cat 988 Operator Training Course
  • Mechanical aptitude 

 

Safety Profile:

  • First Aid
  • LOTOTO

 

Job-Specific Competency Profile (Lominger):
 

  • Action oriented           
  • Delegation            
  • Organizing                
  • Listening
  • Priority setting            
  • Problem solving            
  • Process Management
  • Time Management             
  • Written Communications


Contact: Vince Forbes – 905-714-3934 

 

 

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 LAFARGE EXPERIENCE
At Lafarge, 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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