Terminal Operator

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Terminal Operator

Requisition ID: 9605

Location:

Regina, SK, CA, S4N 4Z5

Pay Type: Hourly

WHO IS LAFARGE?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?

Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Overview

Lafarge Canada Inc is a leading manufacturer and supplier of quality products for the construction industry and has an immediate opportunity at our Regina Cement Terminal for a Terminal Operator.

The ideal candidate will operate and maintain terminal equipment with a focus on bulk truck loading and bulk rail car unloading with associated administration reporting functions; all while maintaining high safety and quality assurance standards. To be successful you will be comfortable with outdoor working conditions with higher percentage of physicality to the role. Operation, equipment and safety training will be provided as required.

Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in and operate within the terminal Safety Program in compliance with Lafarge Canada Inc’s safety and environmental policies
• Unload bulk railcars and load bulk semi-trucks
• Operation and daily maintenance of rail unloading and bulk truck loading equipment
• Operate a forklift to load and unload packaged cement
• Supervise and direct contractors on site, when required
• Supervision and direction of truck/railway carriers’ activities on site
• Participate in shared inventory control
• General labour related duties and cleanup
• Terminal Housekeeping
• Other associated duties that the employee is trained in-house or by requirement for
  
  
  

Qualification

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent with postsecondary/trade school completion/classes
  
  
  

Experience and Skill Set:

• Demonstrates commitment to safety for oneself and others
• Mechanical aptitude a positive attribute
• Time and self-management skills as part of a team or independently
• Physically fit to encompass labour requirements of role
• Demonstrate strong skills in problem solving, decision making and multi-tasking
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy: including Excel, Word programs a benefit
• Willing to work overtime and shifts when needed including Saturdays
• Able to lift 55 lbs
• Valid class 5 driver’s license
• Understanding of building materials industry, including cement product knowledge an asset
  
  
  

Lafarge is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity in people, products and sales. We appreciate all applicants’ interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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.

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.