Plant Operator

About Walker

Walker Industries, a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operates from its base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We employ more than 1,200 people in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries.

Growth and transformation are a natural part of our business and our employees evolve with us.

Plant / Loader Operator

We're looking for a Plant Operator/ Loader Operator to work at our Orillia Pitt location.

In this role, you'll operate heavy equipment such as plant loaders and trucks, and do regular and preventative maintenance on equipment.

Our best plant operators are easy to get along with, level headed, and mechanically inclined. They enjoy the work and the positive culture at Walker. If that sounds like you, you'll fit right in.

Typical hours are Monday to Friday, morning and/or afternoon shifts, with occasional Saturdays. Total package includes an attractive hourly wage, full group benefits, a pension plan, and many other industry-leading Walker perks.

Qualifications

• At least a year's experience as a plant operator
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Experience as a heavy equipment operator an asset
• Welder/welding experience is an asset
• Common core training is an asset

Experience the Benefits of Working at Walker

Career Support

• Education reimbursement, training, and professional development opportunities
• Internal advancement opportunities at all levels
• Reimbursement of professional dues and tuition

Health & Well Being

• Wellness subsidy to support healthy lifestyle
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Culture & Community

• 2 paid volunteer days per year
• Social and networking events

Salary/Wage & Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Group health/dental/vision/prescription drug plans
• Paid vacation days
• Short-term and long-term disability plans
• Term life insurance
• Retirement programs including Pension, RRSP and TFSA