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Portable Crusher Operator

Requisition ID:  11809
Location: 

Hagersville, ON, CA, N0A 1H0

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.

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 Portable Crushing Crew, the Portable Crushing Operator will operate the Mobile Crusher & equipment (wheel loader/Skid Steer) to feed plant and perform general labor duties on the ground by Lafarge’s Best Practices and Policies as well as perform all administration related to the equipment’s operation. 

 

The typical shift is approximately 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Occasionally, weekend work may be required during mobilization (set up/moving/tear down)

 

Home base location:4024 HWY 6 Hagersville, Ontario. 

 

Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Plant Supervisor, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a front end loader, skid steer and Crusher. Duties will include but not be limited to maintaining equipment/maintenance and feeding the plant. 
  • Safety: Promote a 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.  
  • 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. 
  • Equipment: Ensure assigned equipment is operated and maintained to original equipment manufacturer specifications and industry best practices. 
  • 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
  • Crushing plant operation experience is an asset 
  • Crushing 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
  • Portable Crusher Training Course
  • Portable Conveyor Training Course
  • Portable Screen Training Course
  • Mechanical aptitude (welding, hand tools) 

 

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

 


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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