Shipping & Production Operator

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are a fast paced production environment seeking field operators interested in continuous hands-on learning opportunities with manufacturing systems and skills. Must be self driven, and a self driven safety leader. Should enjoy the autonomy and responsibility of off shift work with a tight knit set of co-workers. Multi tasking and juggling priorities is a daily routine and with that comes a need for sound judgment.

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

• Lafarge Holcim’s Seattle plant is in need of Production/Shipping operators to run its grinding and shipping operations on the Duwamish River in West Seattle.
• The 24/7 operation brings raw materials in on ocean going vessels, drys, and grinds the material in 2,500 hp ball mills.
• The facility markets & sells 7 different cementitious products and ships finished products in bulk bags, truck, rail and barge.
• Over a period of time, the position can offer opportunities to learn about, and work with, all activities at the facility, which include marine operations, heavy equipment such as a forklifts/skidsteers/loaders/excavators, industrial manufacturing equipment & automation, business computer systems, customer facing activity, railroad operations, water management systems, and environmental stewardship systems.
• Operating motorized equipment including power tools, grinders, saws, and hammers and performing general construction labor to include jobsite clean-up and moving of materials by hand.
• Ensure the safety of company personnel, the community, and the environment
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Education: High school Diploma or equivalent

Required Work Experience: Thorough knowledge of Cement plants operati

Required Technical Skills: Thorough knowledge of heavy industry milling equipment (conveying systems, gearboxes, rotary dryer, ball mill, bucket elevator, etc)

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete task with minimal direction
• Ability to complete task efficiently and safely
• Ability to follow instruction
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Retirement Savings – Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Holistic health & well-being programs for physical, mental/emotional and financial health with access to resources and benefits to help focus on staying well through education and prevention
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent Care
• Vision and other voluntary benefits and discounts
• Overtime pay
• Shift Differential
• 9 paid holidays per year
• Work Boot Allowance of $300/year after probation period
• Variable Safety pay incentives
• Monthly Safety incentives
• Prescription Safety glasses reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Lafarge North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. We embrace diversity in our people, products and ideas. We sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a safety position, 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.