Plant Operator

Job ID: 507297

Work Type: Full Time Permanent

**It is a great time to join Dufferin Concrete, A CRH Company**

**CRH Canada is going through an exciting business transformation which demands first-class Talent Management support to drive results.**

**We are building a world
- class team. Make your mark**

**You will be a successful addition to our team if you look at change as an opportunity to develop and contribute to the business. You will be successful in your role if you like partnering with the business, presenting new ideas and providing excellent customer service.**

Dufferin Concrete, A CRH Company is currently hiring a **Plant Operator** to join their growing team

**Who we are**
Recognized as one of Greater Toronto's Top 100 Employers, Dufferin Concrete has been a trusted supplier, providing the materials, expert advice and value-added services to build roads, highways, schools, homes and buildings in Southern Ontario. Our network of 28 plants and over 400 ready-mix trucks provide a variety of standard and custom concrete mixes to meet technical specifications for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential construction customers. We have earned our reputation as one of the most trusted, experienced, and quality-driven concrete suppliers in Canada, with over 100 years of service in the building materials industry.

CRH is a leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing 78,500 people at 3,390 operating locations in 29 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe.

**Why Work with Us?**
- We are a global leader in construction services and materials
- Rewarding career development in Canada and Internationally
- Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan starting from Day 1
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Service Awards
- Discounts on gym membership, telecommunications, home and auto insurance

**Location**: Cambridge, ON

The role of the **Plant Operator** is a critical and foundational role in our structure. Plant Operators are responsible for the supervision and for the day-to-day activities at the plant location, operating within the framework of established policies and procedures. This position is responsible for the safe, effective and efficient operation of the plant, within the framework of a Centrally Distributed Structure. The Plant Operator provides leadership to ensure good morale and employee relations at the plant while facilitating communication between the plant, Drivers, other Management and Distribution with accuracy and timeliness.

**Responsibilities**:

- Plant Operators are responsible for the supervision and for the day-to-day activities at the plant location, operating within the framework of established policies and procedures.
- Responsible for the safe, effective and efficient operation of the plant, within the framework of a Centrally Distributed Structure.
- The Plant Operator provides leadership to ensure good morale and employee relations at the plant while facilitating communication between the plant, Drivers, other Management and Distribution with accuracy and timeliness.
- Daily and Weekly Plant Inspections
- Monitor slump times of various drivers - based on information provided by distribution
- Coordinate with Distribution supply requirements
- Establish a good Supervisor rapport with the drivers
- Attempt to investigate any potential issues developing at the plant and initiate any immediate corrective action or seek support from other management resources
- Understand current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
- Coordinate and Lead Plant Team Meetings
- Participate in annual safety audits and preparation work for the annual safety audits
- Review the Truck Outage Report and track Plant Trucks out of service. Coordinate with distribution to ensure drivers have trucks.
- Conduct weekly cleanliness inspection of the plant fleet.
- Issue keys to the assigned trucks in the morning - verifying the proper condition of the driver.
- Meet Monthly testing targets
- Incident reports

**Requirements**:

- High School diploma/GED
- 1-3 years related experience and/or training performing batching, plant operation, blending or quality assurance functions
- Must possess a valid driver’s license. May require a valid loader ticket
- Basic computer skills with ability to use batch mixing system

CRH Canada Group Inc. recognizes Canada’s diverse landscape. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.