Asphalt Plant Loader Operator

Knife River - MT; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Knife River Corp. in Idaho Falls is seeking an experienced Loader Operator to join our plant team.

You will operate loading equipment and run plant processes to ensure material quality and adherence to specifications, while promoting safety and environmental compliance. The role requires at least two years of asphalt plant experience, a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and flexibility to work day or night shifts; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Two years or more of asphalt plant operation experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work day and night shifts; shifts may vary according to project demands.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to travel if the job requires.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant loader to ensure material quality and specification compliance.
• Maintain production to meet daily orders.
• Offload hot asphalt oil.
• Communicate with plant operators, truckers, quality control and dispatch.
• Complete daily checklists, journals, and reports.
• Maintain safety and attendance.

Skills

Loader operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country and a people‑first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

Position

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Loader Operator at our plant in Idaho Falls.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and promote safety compliance and environmental requirements in alignment with company standards.
• Run mixing operations on the plant to ensure material quality and compliance with specification.
• Ensure consistent production to meet daily orders.
• Offload hot asphalt oil.
• Handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and deal effectively with people using a facilitative approach, including scaling, ticketing and assisting in asphalt orders.
• Complete daily checklists, journal, and reports.
• Continuously communicate with plant operators, truckers, quality control, and dispatch.
• Problem‑solve to identify and resolve issues that arise.
• Maintain aggregate stockpiles and liquid levels.
• Maintain good attendance and a safety record, setting an example for others.
• Perform steady, intermittent, and repetitive physical activity, including standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven ground, lifting, carrying, pushing, shoveling, and raking.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

We offer a full benefit package after 30 days, which includes full medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and more.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven work history of two (2) years or more in asphalt plant operation.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work day and night shifts; shifts may vary according to project demands.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to travel if the job requires.
• Pass a pre‑employment drug screen.

Additional Information

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at kniferiver.com by the posting deadline. If unable to complete an application online, you may print and send the completed application to:

Knife River Corp.
4055 Professional Way, Idaho Falls, ID 83402

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

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 law. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Subject to pre‑employment drug testing and background check.

Legal Disclosure

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