Production Labourer

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 in Calgary is looking for experienced Production Labourers to join our Precast division. As a Labourer, you will provide support in all areas of the plant. You will be responsible for collecting materials, pulling strand, setting up forms under supervision and basic concrete placing.
 
Why join the Lafarge Precast team?

• Come work in a safe and controlled environment, indoors!
• These are long term positions that will likely continue throughout the Fall and Winter.
• Unionized environment
• Monday – Friday schedules – no shift work!
• Good OT potential
• Training opportunities
• Pension plan

Responsibilities

• 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
• Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete
• Transport raw materials, finished products and equipment throughout plant manually or using powered equipment
• Assist machine operators, assemblers and other workers
• May assist with minor repairs and maintenance
• Remove rubble and other debris
• Clean and remove excess debris from molds and other equipment
• Participate in daily Pre-Production Meetings
• Complete Field Level Risk Assessments before beginning each task

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 1-2 years of experience is preferred

Specific Experience

• Experience working in a production line setting
• Prior experience in a precast plant would be an asset

Competencies

• Safety Oriented
• Able to lift 55 lbs
• Able to work in a fast paced, high production environment
• Willing to work overtime and shifts when needed including Saturdays
• Able to work unsupervised
• Able to work well with others
• Good communication skills

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.