Yard Labourer

Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.

Yard Labourer

Requisition ID: 11074

Location:

Kamloops, British Columbia, CA, V2H 1T4

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 is recruiting a Labourer at our Kamloops BC grinding plant. Labourers are responsible for aiding

in all areas of the plant. They participate in housekeeping/cleaning, landscaping, equipment and

machinery operation, and other various tasks throughout the plant. A high level of safety practices must

be used at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Receive verbal instructions to determine work assignments
• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials
• Remove rubble and other debris in the facility
• Operate basic equipment and machinery
• Complete Field Level Risk Assessments before beginning each task.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement on safety initiatives
• Maintain good housekeeping in areas of responsibility
• Ensure that all field equipment is operating properly; identify and inform of anyfield problems
  
  
  

Qualifications:

Education Required:

• High School Diploma
  
  
  

Years of Experience:

• 1-2 years of industrial experience is preferred
  
  
  

Specific Experience:

• Prior experience in an industrial setting would be an asset
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors and in a noisy plant setting
• Safety Oriented
• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Able to work in a fast paced, high production environment
• Willing to work a variety of shifts (including evenings and graveyards) and overtime as needed
• Able to work unsupervised
• Able to work well with others
• Good communication skills
  
  
  

Compensation:

• $27.04 per hour.
  
  
  

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.