ASSISTANT PLANT OPERATOR

Knife River Job Opportunity

Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our teams are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to providing the training, tools and support to do great work and go home safely at the end of each day. Join a team that looks out for one another and supports career growth from day one.

Role Overview:

This position is responsible in assisting in coordinating activities of transportation and material-moving machine and plant helpers.

The typical schedule during Production is Monday -Friday 5:00 AM -4:00 PM. Saturdays are as needed. Typical schedule during Maintenance is Monday -Friday 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Duties And/Or Responsibilities:

• Assist workers in tasks such as loading and unloading vehicles by hand or by operating heavy equipment and/or hand tools.
• Compute or estimate transportation, personnel, or storage requirements.
• Confer with customers, supervisors, contractors, or other personnel to exchange information or to resolve problems. Clear and effective communication skills are necessary.
• Direct workers in transportation or related services, such as moving, storing, or loading or unloading of materials. Provide instruction on safety and effectively completing the task.
• Drive vehicles or operate machines or equipment to complete work assignments or to assist workers in a safe and efficient manner while complying with all federal, state, local and company policies.
• Enforce safety rules and regulations (Federal, state, local and company policies.)
• Examine, measure, or weigh cargo or materials to determine specific handling requirements.
• Explain and demonstrate how to safely perform work tasks to new workers or assign training tasks to experienced workers.
• Inspect or test materials, stock, vehicles, equipment, or facilities to ensure that they are safe, free of defects, and consistent with specifications.
• Perform or schedule repairs or preventive maintenance of vehicles or other equipment. Sometimes performing these at elevated platforms with heavy tools.
• Plan work assignments and equipment allocations to meet transportation, operations, production and safety requirements.
• Prepare, compile, and submit reports on work activities, operations, production, or work-related accidents while utilizing computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Recommend and implement measures to improve worker motivation, equipment performance, work methods, customer services and safety expectations.
• Recommend personnel actions, such as employee selection, evaluation, and safety improvements.
• Requisition needed personnel, supplies, equipment, parts, or repair services.
• Review orders, production schedules, or shipping or receiving notices to determine work sequences and material shipping dates, types, volumes, or destinations.
• Ensure DOT, MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Able to work independently and under time constraints.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• Or one to three months related experience and/or training;
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certain job tasks may require you to wear a half mask respirator in which you will need to meet the OSHA guidelines based on 1910.134(g)(1)(i).

Compensation:

The starting pay starts at $24.85 and up, depending on experience.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
• Critical Illness Plan
• Accident Coverage Plan
• Hospital Indemnity

Additional Information:

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.