Gypsum Operator x10
3 months ago
Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world's largest producers of zinc concentrate, is recruiting for temporary Gypsum Operators
Schedule will be 2 weeks on-site, 2 weeks off-site
Reporting to the Mill Shift Supervisor
Responsibilities:
- Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
- Mix dried gypsum with bag plant system, utilizing small equipment such as forklift to move 1500-2000 lb. bags of gypsum
- Perform general housekeeping/clean-up including sweeping, shoveling and organization of mill area as requested
- Communicate effectively with other operators, colleagues and supervisor about assigned tasks and ensuring carryover and updates of completed tasks throughout the shift
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of environmental risks and hazards as well as complies with safety policies and procedures (MSHA and Red Dog EMS training) and ensures daily workplace inspections are done in order to accurately identify and correct workplace hazards
- Ensure compliance with all established policies and standard operating procedures and advises coworkers and visitors of such policies and procedures as required
- Perform other duties as assigned
- 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent
- Team player with a positive team attitude
- General knowledge of small tools and able to work safely with them
- Able to work day or night shifts as required
- Able to lift 75 lbs. on a regular basis
- Able to perform labor intensive work for extended periods of time in and out of a confined space
Red Dog is a drug/alcohol free workplace and employment is conditional upon passing a background check, physical examination, and a drug/alcohol test.
We provide competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, life, AD&D and long-term disability insurance, paid sick leave, vacation days and 401k. Red Dog currently offers a two-weeks on/ two-weeks off schedule to provide a better work-life balance for employees.
At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution.
Teck is one of Canada’s leading mining companies, focused on providing products that are essential to building a better quality of life for people around the globe.
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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.