Operations Helper
About The Position
At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. Apply Today! Where You Will Work Our rod and refining plant in El Paso, Texas, is a key contributor to our ranking as one of the world’s largest manufacturers of continuous cast copper rod – a main material used in the manufacturing of wire and cable products. The refinery has the potential to operate at an annual production capacity of about 900 million pounds of copper cathode, which is sufficient to refine all the copper anode we produce at our Miami operations in Arizona. The refinery also produces nickel carbonate, copper telluride and autoclaved slimes material containing gold, silver, platinum and palladium. The beautiful city of El Paso features three universities, many community colleges and numerous schools. Some popular attractions include the International Museum of Art, National Border Patrol Museum and Franklin Mountain State Park. There are many shopping centers, parks, hiking trails and numerous restaurants for our employees and their families to enjoy. What You Will Do Support operations and/or maintenance in mine and processing areas in an industrial setting. Area housekeeping to include tasks such as shoveling, hosing and digging. Operation of processing/mobile equipment. Material lifting/handling. Operation of hand/power tools. Equipment/facility maintenance. Additional responsibilities and duties may be assigned according to business need. What You Bring To Freeport No work experience required. Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude. The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required. This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety. Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards.
Requirements
- No work experience required.
- Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude.
- The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required. This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety.
- Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards.
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or GED
Responsibilities
- Support operations and/or maintenance in mine and processing areas in an industrial setting.
- Area housekeeping to include tasks such as shoveling, hosing and digging.
- Operation of processing/mobile equipment.
- Material lifting/handling.
- Operation of hand/power tools.
- Equipment/facility maintenance.
- Additional responsibilities and duties may be assigned according to business need.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
- Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
- Internal progression opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
