Production Labourer - 18 Month Term

K+S Group•Bethune, SK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Supervisor, Dry Processing, the Production Labourer is responsible for operating various heavy equipment, performing housekeeping duties, making judgments on equipment condition and product stockpile safety, and ensuring the safe operation of the work zone. This role also involves participating in pre-job planning, determining appropriate equipment and methods for specific tasks, ensuring efficient use of company resources, and performing process field operator duties as needed. Effective communication and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential. The role includes operating and troubleshooting the Fines Storage Panel, customer interaction for offsite fines sales, and maintaining various dry end equipment on site. This is an 18-month term position.

Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent education.
Knowledge of normal operating parameters (engine temperature, fluid levels, etc.) and required mechanical condition (hoses, engine, tires, etc.) of equipment.
Ability to communicate using cell phone, two-way radio, telephone and log sheet.
Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Program.
Ability to lift and carry up to 35 kg (fork extensions, chains, pads, etc.).
Able to sit for long periods of time while operating equipment.
Able to climb into and out of equipment.
Able to work in extreme outdoor temperatures.
Able to work from heights.
Willing to accept responsibility for the safety of passengers and the safe condition of vehicles.
Able to recognize mechanical troubles and vehicle failure.
Must be mentally alert, neat, and able to communicate effectively with all personnel.
Class 5 drivers licence.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating a tandem truck, rock truck, wheel loader, skid steer, or equivalent equipment considered an asset.
Knowledge of departmental procedures and practices an asset.

Responsibilities

Operate wheel loaders, tandem truck, rock truck, skid steer, forklift and fleet vehicles safely and efficiently.
Perform daily housekeeping duties in the loadout and compaction area during down times (i.e. Cleaning product spills, Snow removal, etc.).
Make judgments on the working condition of all equipment, and recommend required repairs or replacement.
Make correct judgements on product stock pile safe working conditions.
Manually open and close loading hatches on railcars.
Daily up keep of railcars to ensure readiness for loading.
Unload off spec rail cars as required.
Take responsibility for the safety of the work involving the use of heavy equipment and for the safety of personnel in or near the work zone, including responsibility to shut down the job if there is a safety concern.
Participate in pre-job planning and conduct pre-operational checks (visual walk-about) for operational safety of equipment.
Determine appropriate equipment to be used for specific application including load capacity and conditions.
Determine appropriate methods to be used for conditions/type of work.
Ensure that Company resources are used efficiently and with care.
Perform process field operator duties (collecting samples, clearing process equipment, etc.).
Demonstrate clear, concise oral and written communications and listening skills; used when giving and receiving instructions, dealing with supervision and management, customers and co-workers, and ensuring schedules and safety requirements are met.
Demonstrate commitment to fundamental continuous improvements in a changing work environment.
Rounds and routine checks for Fines Storage loading equipment.
Operate and troubleshoot Fines Storage Panel loading sequencing, including IVL and SAP Integration.
Customer interaction for overall processing of offsite fines sale.
Operates all site mobile equipment, rental equipment, and fleet vehicles safely and efficiently.