Plant Operator ( Salcha, AK)
About The Position
We are excited to announce an opportunity at Orica for a Plant Operator within our Orica USA Commercial team. The Plant Operator is responsible for safely operating the emulsion plant and supporting daily manufacturing activities. This role ensures products meet customer requirements by closely monitoring production processes, product quality, and raw material standards. The position also involves equipment operation, basic troubleshooting, and maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant plant operations.Work schedule Monday through Friday Early morning starts at 7:00 AM Work approximately 10-12 hour shifts
Requirements
- Operating equipment or front‑end loader experience is a plus
- Tractor‑trailer driving experience is a plus
- Basic mechanical aptitude or experience using hand tools preferred
- Prior plant operations experience is beneficial but not required—we provide full on‑the‑job training
- The work environment involves being outside in all types of weather
- Lifting up to 60 pounds / carrying 50 pounds or more of product or other materials
- Ability to push, pull, bend, and squat while operating equipment or handling materials
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Nice To Haves
- Up to 2 years’ experience in plant operations is a plus
Responsibilities
- Ensure Distribution Safety schedules are met and provide feedback to Distribution Operators
- Manage equipment and machinery breakdowns to reduce downtime
- Communicate post‑goods issue progress and updates
- Coordinate with the site Distribution to ensure documentation is completed in time to meet scheduling requirements
- Maintain explosives inventory levels according to the Explosives Regulations
- Accurately track, manage, and document magazine inventory
- Support cost‑effective and timely product delivery
- Build efficient working relationships with distribution contractors
- Deliver agreed‑upon service levels to internal and external customers
- Maintain magazine and inventory compliance with relevant regulatory requirements
- Other job duties as required
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
- Acrrued Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick & Safe Time
- Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
