Overhead Crane Operator

Requisition ID:  11106
Location:  Edmonton, AB, CA, T6S 1G3
Pay Type:  Hourly

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.
 
Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.
 
The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with an industry-leading market position to meet its customers’ greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

Overview

Are you looking for a rewarding career with opportunities for advancement? Are you interested in full-time, indoor work in a city setting? Lafarge has immediate openings for experienced Overhead Crane Operators to join our Concrete Pipe operation in Edmonton. Overhead Crane Operators are responsible for running the various overhead cranes in the plant during production. They also participate in housekeeping and various other tasks throughout the plant. An elevated level of safety practices must be followed.

Responsibilities:

• Operate overhead cranes and all other equipment safely and efficiently while in a fast-paced production environment.
• Assures that all lifts are within load limits of equipment and correctly rigged.
• Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around the work environment with many moving objects and personnel.
• 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.
• Assist in the fabrication, shaping, and finishing of concrete pipes within the facility, ensuring proper alignment and smooth surfaces.
• Contribute to maintaining high-quality concrete pipe production standards, essential for internal projects and operations. Assist machine operators and other workers.
• Assist with minor repairs and maintenance.
• Clean molds and equipment of concrete, removing excess debris to ensure they are ready for use in the production process.
• Participate in daily Pre-Production Meetings.
• Complete Field Level Risk Assessments before beginning each task.
• Responsible for self-compliance with company policies, safety guidelines, and procedures that pertain to operating a crane and other pieces of equipment

Qualifications and qualities:

Minimum of 2 years experience

Overhead crane experience is required

Concrete experience would be an asset

Forklift experience would be an asset