Concrete block machine operator

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty

Tasks

• Set up and operate automatic machines that mix ingredients, extrude tempered clay mixture and cut extruded clay into sections
• Set up, adjust and operate single-function machines to mix, drill, grind and cut concrete to specifications
• Check products for quality control
• Move products using forklift, crane or hydraulic hoist
• Perform ongoing machine adjustments
• Fill moulds with concrete

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Forklift Operator Certification

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Overtime required

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Team player

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)