Shipping & Production Operator

Company: Holcim
Location: Mercer Island
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

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 industry-leading market position to meet its customers' greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

Description:
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.
      
      YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE
      At Holcim, 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.
      
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      In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please call (773) 355-4557 or email recruiting-accommodations@holcim.com . This email address and phone number should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals.
      
      Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.
      
      We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Our goal is to drive excellence and to ensure we create an environment where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.
      
      While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
      

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