Production Worker

Assists in the operation and monitoring of production equipment, performing routine inspections, and supporting plant processes under supervision.

Qualifications

• High level of safety and quality
• Ability to multi-task at a fast-pace (at times), work in outside conditions during all seasons, climb multi-levels by stairs & ladders, work from elevated platforms, use hand tools (shovel, hammer, wrenches, etc.)
• Good problem-solving skills
• Mine Safety and Health (MSHA) Knowledge - Preferred
• Forklift experience - Preferred
• Computer Software - Preferred
• Warehouse experience - Preferred
• High school diploma, general education diploma (GED), or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (written and verbal).
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Good attendance history.
• Manufacturing experience preferred Working Safely is Priority.
• Packs product into bags, bulk bags, boxes and bulk hopper rail cars.
• Completes or assists with bulk car cleaning, sealing, purging and switching.
• Uses manual and automatic palletizer.
• Identifies bag type, pallet type, and code stickers.
• Remove, replace, and record broken and light weight bags.
• Dump broken bags and refeed non-conforming product.
• Check and record bag weights.
• Fills out proper code identification.
• Makes boxes using glue guns or heat shrink guns.
• Stacks or restacks bags or boxes on pallets as required.
• Operates warehouse and yard forklifts, skid steer loader, ultra-vac, floor sweeper as required.
• Unplugging elevators, fans, de-lumpers, product lines, and dense phase as needed.
• Cleanup of crusher, ore dump/grizzly, furnace, under palletizer elevators and other site cleanup as needed. Along with clearing belts and charging discharge lines as needed.
• Dump spill hoppers, including ultravac hopper.
• General plant cleanup, including but not limited to, washing down of structures and grounds, sweeping with push broom, vacuuming warehouse floors, and cleaning hoppers.
• Comply with all safety & environmental regulations, MSHA regulations, and company policies.
• Prioritize safety and follow all regulatory and company policies.
• Package products into bags, boxes, and railcars; inspect and label packaging.
• Operate palletizers, forklifts, and other mobile equipment.
• Perform cleanup tasks including sweeping, vacuuming, and washing down equipment and structures.
• Assist with bulk car prep, product refeed, and clearing blockages in equipment.
• Complete basic maintenance tasks such as propane filling, compactor use, and confined space procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and support general plant operations as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned