Loader Operator

Why work for Lafarge?:
As the global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, we’re committed to shaping a
**greener**,
**smarter** and
**healthier** world. At Lafarge Canada Inc.,
**safety** comes first,
**collaboration** matters and
**diversity** is celebrated with people who share our desire to continually
**make our materials better.**

Do you have the drive, the skills, and the passion to join us?

Overview:
Lafarge Construction is proud to provide construction solutions in the buildings, infrastructure and industrial segments. We take personal growth and development to heart, and provide resources for our employees to take control of their own careers. Through our commitment to communities, to the health and safety of our employees and their families, or through the many volunteer hours of our employees, Lafarge Construction demonstrates our care for people. If you want to work in an environment that values hard work, entrepreneurship, and collaborative teamwork, Lafarge Construction is for you.

Lafarge Construction provides construction services in the City of Port Alberni and surrounding areas and is currently seeking a seasonal, full-time **Loader Operator**.

**Responsibilities**:
**General Duties**:

- Fully trained in the operations and capability of a front end wheel loader
- Assist the plant operator with the daily operations and upkeep of the plant.
- Performing repair/maintenance on the plant under the direction of plant foreman or lead hand.
- May require considerable physical activity, must be capable of heavy lifting, bending and twisting
- Assist with a variety of job operations
- Ensure the safety of the company, personnel, the community, and environment
- Responsible for completing daily equipment checklist
- Monitoring and ensuring accurate weights
- Monitor material production within specifications
- Ensure consistent feed to maintain a quality product
- Create an atmosphere of teamwork
- Seek out and implement Best Practices

**Safety & Environment**:

- Adhere to all company safety and environmental practices and policies - training provided
- All spills must be first contained and the proper authorities notified immediately thereafter (follow written procedure)

**Maintenance**:

- Operate and perform routine maintenance on their loader including, includes washing and cleaning the operator’s cab inside and out, greasing, refueling, changing oil and filters, and maintaining all fluid levels
- Responsible for updating and maintaining all equipment service records for any piece of equipment operated, keeping accurate and thorough records of the maintenance performed, the hours on the unit, date, time, etc.; complete proof of regular service may be required

Qualifications:
**Competencies**:

- Safety Oriented
- Able to lift 55 lbs
- Able to work in a fast paced, high production environment
- Willing to work overtime and night shifts when needed including Saturdays
- Able to work unsupervised
- Able to work well with others
- Good communication skills
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License
- Min 2 years of experience operating a loader
- Mechanically Inclined

**_ 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._**

LafargeHolcim:
As we are reinventing the way the world builds, we need world-class talent to join our Lafarge Canada team: people who are
**passionate**, driven by
**curiosity** and keen to
**grow**,
**learn, develop** and
**thrive** in our high-performance culture.

Whatever you do, you will make a difference here. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.