Plant Operator/ Heavy Equipment Operator

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Plant Operator/ Heavy Equipment Operator

**Requisition ID**:11177**Location**:Meldrum Bay, ON, CA**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**
The Holiday Relief (plant operator/ heavy equipment operator) at the LafargeHolcim - Manitoulin Aggregate site safely performs a combination of tasks ranging from housekeeping activities, preventative maintenance, operation of fixed and mobile equipment used in the production and shipping of aggregates, as well as routine maintenance and repairs as directed.The hourly rate starts at $27.92/hr and increases to $28.92/hr after the probationary period.**Responsibilities**
- **Health and Safety**:Comply with all MoL OH&S Acts and Regulations. Wear all Personal Protective equipment as prescribed. Strict compliance with Lafarge Canada safety rules, policies and procedures. Report all incidents, near misses and safety hazards to supervisor. Follow Lockout/Tag out procedures. Emergency response plan awareness.
- **Maintenance and Operations**: Work in a team environment with other co-workers, supervisors and managers. Operate various pieces of fixed and mobile equipment to meet production and shipping requirements requirements. Complete cleanup assignments using a skid steer and/or hand-held tools; working safely around moving and/or rotating equipment while using the required personal protective safety equipment. Perform pre-operational checks and operate assigned mobile equipment as trained and directed. Complete scheduled maintenance inspections and lubrication of plant equipment using the appropriate job plans, procedures and manuals. Repair broken or malfunctioning equipment. Keep Supervisor informed of any problems affecting assigned work. Be aware of environmentally sensitive areas and be alert to correct environmental problems that may develop in the assigned work area. Specific job duties will often vary from day to day, depending on business needs.

**Qualifications**:

- Experience in construction, mining or operating heavy machinery is preferred but not required.
- Basic welding and fitting is preferred but not required.
- Ontario high school diploma (OSSD) or equivalent is preferred.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Valid Class G driver’s license
- Be willing to work nights, overtime and weekends when required.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Dependability - follow instructions and respond to supervisor direction.

**Working Conditions and Physical Demands**:

- Working outdoors and varied temperatures and weather conditions.
- Nights, overtime and weekends when required.
- Comfortable with Working at heights and Confined Spaces

**Prequalification to employment**:

We employ the use of explosives on the property, therefore we require a police background check before any employment is offered.- **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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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 in