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The SXEW Laborer participates in the cathode harvest process performing multiple essential functions including Forklift Operator, Bar Puller, Scaler/Bander, Loader, Commercial Utility and Commercial Utility Nightshift. The SXEW Laborer may rotate into any or all essential functions and must perform all duties and physical/mental requirements of each essential function.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Forklift Operator tasks include:

• Inspect and complete pre-op of forklift and work area.
• Operates forklift to transport calibration block to scale.
• Picks up cathode bundle from hopper and assists in bar pulling task.
• Transports bundle to wall to straighten bundle, to scale to assist Scaler/Bander in assuring weight load is within minimum and maximum weight limits, and bundled load to outdoor staging area.
• Picks up empty racks and transports to "A" side
• Transports two sample cathodes to power washer station and power washes cathode samples.
• Transports cathode samples to press table and assists material handler with positioning cathode samples onto press table.

Bar Puller tasks include:

• Coordinates with Crane operator in dropping cathode loads into hopper.
• Operates hopper to straighten load.
• Removes bars from cathode loops and places bars in rack.
• Scaler/Bander tasks include:
• Places scale ticket on cathode loop, records weight and amount of harvest.
• Bundles cathodes by staging metal bands around bundle and secures band using banding machine.
• Weighs bundle and ensures load is within minimum and maximum weight limits by adding and subtracting cathodes as needed.

Loader tasks include:

• Performs pre-op inspection of forklift.
• Insures that tractor/trailer is properly chocked.
• Inspect bundles to insure they are clean and bands are tight
• Operates forklift to load cathode bundles onto truck bed.
• Maintains communication with truck driver to determine placement of bundles on flatbed.
• Notifies shipping when truck will be driven to scales, if overweight redistribute load.

Commercial Utility tasks include:

• Assists Crane operator in lowering cathodes into cells, while insuring correct spacing of lead bars and bumpers.
• Replaces missing starter sheets with sheet from rack.
• Assists Forklift Operator in placing lead into cells.
• Assists Crane operator in lowering starter sheets into press.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra helpful.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination
• Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that s/he works within all required safety procedures and processes.
• Candidates must possess a current and valid driver license.

• Heavy lifting 50 - 100 lbs
• Ability to climb on and off forklifts and commercial cells
• Hot in the summer, cold and windy in the winter
• Position is an active one, requiring extensive walking, standing, crouching, reaching

A core value of ASARCO LLC is "Safety First." The Company is committed to help employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, inclusive, socially and environmentally responsible manner practicable. Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that s/he works within all required safety procedures and processes.

ASARCO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver's license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

ASARCO LLC offers an excellent low cost benefits package for medical/prescription/ dental/vision, disability coverage, life insurance and other optional coverage, and 401(k) plan with company match.

The Ray mine is located 64 miles southeast of Phoenix and 70 miles northeast of Tucson. We have a robust carpool / vanpool program and encourage employees to participate. Employees save more than 50% of their commuting costs while reading, sleeping or just enjoying the view.

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