Loader Operator

Working at Walker 

At Walker, your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries. We are a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We care about the environment, each other, and our neighbours, and give back to our communities. Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future, together.

About the Job

Looking for a career where your skills make a real impact every day? Join our team as a Loader Operator at our Owen Sound Ready Mix Plant.

In this role, you'll play a key part in keeping our operation running safely and efficiently by loading customer trucks, maintaining stockpiles, and supporting daily operations. We value teamwork, communication, and a strong commitment to safety, and we're looking for someone who takes pride in operating equipment with precision and professionalism.

If you enjoy working outdoors, operating heavy equipment, and being part of a team that delivers quality products to our customers, we'd love to hear from you.

Wage $31.15

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Completing thorough daily equipment inspections and reporting any maintenance concerns.
• Safely and efficiently loading aggregate material onto customer trucks while helping maximize truck turnaround times.
• Building and maintaining organized, well-blended stockpiles to improve product quality and operational efficiency.
• Maintaining quarry roads, berms, loading areas, and other site infrastructure to ensure safe working conditions.

• Operating equipment in accordance with company safety policies and established procedures.

• Supporting other operations and performing additional duties as required.

Here’s What You Need

• At least 2 years of experience operating a front-end loader in a quarry, aggregate, construction, or similar heavy industrial environment.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify equipment issues before they become problems.

• Experience operating a shipping loader (considered an asset).

• Common Core training (considered an asset).

• A valid Ontario Class G Driver's Licence with a good driving record.

• A commitment to working safely, collaborating with your team, and delivering excellent customer service.

What’s in it for you 

• You become part of a team you can count on

• A comprehensive total rewards package and benefits to support your wellbeing

• Leaders who support your growth and success

• A workplace that provides the best health & safety practices in industry

• Give back to your community with two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to become involved in events

Walker Industries does not rely on artificial intelligence or automated systems at any stage of recruiting or hiring. Every applicant is reviewed and assessed solely by qualified professionals to maintain a fair, human-led process.

At Walker, your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment we’d love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.  We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all ethnicities, race, religions, gender identities and expression, Indigenous communities, and persons with disabilities.  

Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.