Entry Level Position Available For Loader Operators/Yard Helpers in Calgary: Hourly Pay, Training Available

Overview:

Lafarge ready-mix Calgary has immediate openings for motivated individuals to join the day to day operations of the Calgary Lafarge RMX plant operations as loader operators and yard helpers.

Responsibilities:

• Take part in daily plant safety instructions, receive and interpret instruction on completing daily tasks safely, efficiently and effectively with the use of the recourses provided.
• Load the ready-mix plant with aggregate for production, monitor inventory, control stock piles, contracted haulers, load trucks, maintain the yard and assist in plant production.
• Housekeeping in all areas of the plant or yard, must be capable of shoveling, wheelbarrowing, pressure washing, sweeping and cleaning debris.
• Take part in day to day ready-mix production, addition of value added products and concrete fibers.  Must be capable of repetitive medium duty lifting or moving of products up to 55lbs.
• Assist ready-mix drivers with returned concrete, form, prep and place returned concrete.
• Set concrete block forms place and finish concrete blocks, block inventory.
• Assisting in inventory level checks.
• Will be involved in preventative maintenance, minor repairs and daily service.
• Daily service and housekeeping of equipment.
• Work safely and report any and all unsafe actions.
• Take part in safety development and interaction.
• Operate small equipment including skid steer and zoom boom.
• Must be reliable and available.
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel to multiple locations within the greater Calgary area if needed.

Relationships with Others:

• Good communication skills are required.  Must be able to work with others.
• Follow any and all safe work practices, procedures, safety rules and policy.

• Will report to plant manager or lead hand operator. Work safely and report any and all unsafe actions.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Class 5 minimum driver’s License is required

Experience & Skill Set:

• Safety Certifications and/or training considered an asset. Training is available upon hire.
• 3-5 years minimum running wheel loader or equivalent
• Other equipment experience will be considered an asset.
• Wages are subject to negotiation based on experience and will be discussed upon hire.  Benefits, increases and pension are available when a probation period is complete based on performance.

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.