CalPortland Careers, Benefits, Review

CalPortland is the largest building materials company that produces cement and construction material products on the west coast of the United States. CalPortland has operations in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada and Arizona as well as in British Columbia and Alberta. Since 1891, CalPortland has been producing Quality Unsurpassed cement-based products and delivering material on time and uninterrupted with integrity, reliability, and consistency. CalPortland’s commitment to environmental leadership has made the organization stronger and is the primary choice of contractors. Through the actions of CalPortland toward a sustainable product that has positively impacted the earth that we live and work on has made those customers choose CalPortland time and time again.

Safety, delivered by the people at CalPortland, builds value that strengthens our core and leads our company and customers toward Zero Accidents for Life, which is CalPortland’s top goal. With 3 cement plants, 10 cement terminals, 76 ready mix plants, 4 asphalt plants and over 2500 ready mix trucks, along with the people of CalPortland who operate these assets, we are able to achieve our goal daily through commitment toward values that continue to make us a market leader.

EXPECT MORE … WE DELIVER!® is CalPortland’s motto. For over 125 years, we have come to understand what the customer’s needs are and tailor our business to fit the growing demands of the construction community. Through growth opportunities either through acquisitions or startups, CalPortland has positioned itself for the country’s growing infrastructure.

CalPortland is the industry leader for energy conservation and environmental quality.  Our commitment to continuously improve our environmental performance while providing positive contributions to our company and to society is a product of not just our words but also our actions.  Sustainable development is defined as a society meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.  CalPortland is committed to solving tomorrow's challenges today through the advancement of sustainable materials and renewable technologies. 

Safety is also a top priority in our company as it is constantly being monitored, measured and practiced.  Our success comes from the attention that we take toward our actions and watching out for those around us.  We practice safety everywhere; we know that safety cannot be put on just when you show up to work.  It’s a value that creates a culture and impacts the lives of all of us.

Be a part of something bigger.  Be a part of an organization that believes in giving back to the many communities we serve by donating time, expertise, materials, equipment, and financial support. 

Since 1891, the men and women of CalPortland have built communities and careers hand in hand – come be a part of our family.  Come be a part of an organization that is passionate about energy conservation, discovering innovative ways to develop cutting edge technology to reduce emissions and waste and a desire to build out our communities.  Building value through people, quality, service with integrity, technical expertise, and a commitment to our relationships, reliability, and environmental leadership. This is our pledge toward building a company that drives our success, nurtures our people and their families and protects the planet for generations.

At CalPortland we believe in working together as an integrated team to achieve common goals, as well as balancing our work with the other facets of our lives in a healthy, manageable way. We believe in removing obstacles to productivity, celebrating milestones, and finding ways to make work more rewarding. 

Our people deliver quality and technical superiority through our products and services however most importantly through the integrity of our relationships with our employees, customers, communities, and stakeholders. Serving the construction industry since 1891 we understand how great people help to make great companies. Our people are our Brand. With a long history of employee and customer loyalty, we offer people the opportunity to perfect their business skills while being part of an exciting team that is making a difference in the lives of customers and communities every day. Our commitment to making the world a better place is evident in our examples of environmental leadership and social responsibility, once again initiatives driven by the people of CalPortland. 

CalPortland is committed to a set of core values that were embodied by its founders and remain as the cornerstone of our corporate philosophy. These values shape everything we do, from how we develop and market our products to how we serve our employees, customers, and communities.