- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Weeks Island
Description
Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments – at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.
Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Mine Production Supervisor, Miner B performs at an extensive level and does a variety of manual labor and operating tasks in the mine. This person will perform all assigned process specifications and instructions safely and competently without assistance. The individual will report any malfunctions and abnormalities to their supervisor, ensuring that the machinery and safety equipment are in good working order and making sure that a high standard of housekeeping is maintained in their workplace.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Understand and follow all safety precautions for handling and using explosives
- Performs, under minimum supervision, tasks of substantial variety or complexity, which requires knowledge of processing techniques, tools, materials, machines, and equipment relative to salt mining
- Able to load faces and benches with explosives following a prescribed instruction with acceptable breakage results
- Able to direct labor, or crews on utility, or other mine services (ventilation, etc...) installation
- Firm understanding of the mining cycle, and coordination of various unit operations within a mining panel to maintain consistent production throughout a shift
- Regularly identifies and remediates hazards and changing conditions within the mine
- Inspect finished work and ensure required specifications are met
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proficient in at least 3 of the major mining requirements as assigned as well as all auxiliary requirements. (See list below)
- One-year basic mining and/or operations experience, or at least capable of performing all duties of Miner B
- Demonstrates an awareness and understanding of mining safety MSHA policies
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- Must be able to speak, comprehend, and read English
- Prefer demonstrated mechanical and electrical skills
- Must be able to obtain a blasting license at the time of hire / qualification and maintain during employment. Must be 21 or older to obtain a Blasters License.
Major mining requirements, B only (3 are required)
- Mucking
- Horizontal drilling
- Vertical drilling
- Supplemental Shaftman
- Mine Screen Plant Operator
- Power scaling
- Undercutting
- Powdering
- High reach scaling
- Bolting
Auxiliary requirements (all the following required)
- Material handling equipment
- Manlifts
- Personal Vehicles
- Personnel carriers
- Scissor lifts
- Utility Loaders
At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.