Explosives Warehouse Operator (Salcha, AK)

Orica

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We are excited to announce an opportunity at Orica for an Explosives Warehouse Operator within our Orica USA Commercial team. The Explosives Warehouse Operator is responsible for supporting and operating manufacturing facilities with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and compliance. This role will manage the storage area and movement of explosives, including dispatching and receiving finished products, detonators, tubing, and raw materials. All activities must adhere to the National Code for the Transport of Explosives by Road and Rail, as well as Orica’s established Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality (SHEQ) standards, to ensure the highest level of operational integrity.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to communicate and work in a team environment
Willingness to be trained

Nice To Haves

Operating equipment and front-end loader experience is a plus
Tractor-trailer driving experience is a plus
Mechanical experience, working with hand tools, is a plus
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, is preferred
Knowledge of SAP experience is a plus

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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