Explosives Warehouse Operator (Salcha, Ak)

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role - Explosives Warehouse Operator (Salcha, AK)

The Explosives Warehouse Operator supports the efficient and effective operations in the magazine area to dispatch and receive finished products, detonators, tubing and raw materials in accordance with the national code for the transport of explosives by road and rail and established Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality standards.

Work Schedule

• Every nine weeks required to be on call
• Work approx.10 hour days
• Shift starts at 7:30 am
• Monday thru Friday

What you will be doing

• Delivers agreed level of service
• Ensures that the Distribution Safety schedule is met and adequate feedback is provided to Distribution Operators
• Manages explosives limits within the magazines as required by the Explosives Regulations
• Ensure magazines and inventories are compliant with regulatory requirements
• Ensures accuracy of operation of the magazine inventory
• Manages machinery and equipment breakdowns to minimize business interruption
• Liaises with site Distribution to ensure documentation flows in a timely manner to meet scheduled requirements
• Ensures communication of post goods issue progress
• Establish cost effective working relationships with distribution contractors
• Ensures cost effective and timely delivery of product

What you will bring

• Mechanical experience, working with hand tools is a plus
• Operating equipment and front end loader experience is a plus
• All above are a plus, but not required as we offer on the job training
• Tractor trailer driving experience is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Pushing, pulling, bending, and squatting while using equipment
• Lifting up to 60 pounds / carrying 50 pounds or more of product or other materials
• Work Environment involves being outside in all types of weather

Your qualifications

• Minimum age 21
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Excel
• Willingness to be trained
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of SAP experience is a plus
• Willingness to collaborate with a team

How you shape and influence others

• Self-aware and open to feedback
• Productive without compromising quality
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Highly reliable and motivated to exce
• Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
• Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Compensation

• Hourly Rate $25.08

(Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)

Benefits (Full Time Employees)

• Company provided Maternity Leave
• Company provided Employee Assistance Program
• Vision – Two (2) plans to choose from
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Plans
• Voluntary Identity Theft Protection
• Dental – Two (2) plans to choose from
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays
• Paid Sick & Safe Time
• Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) + Company Match
• Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Legal Plan
• Company provided Bonding Leave
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Medical/Prescription Drug – Three (3) plans to choose from

We respect and value all

Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a Drug-free workplace.

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica. Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process. All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made. Please also be advised that Orica will never request payment or require candidates to deposit a check during the recruitment and onboarding processes.