Booster Manufacturing Operator

Dyno Nobel; Wolf Lake (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global leader in the commercial explosives industry as a Booster Manufacturing Operator. This role involves setting up, filling, inspecting, and packaging Cast Booster products while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. You will be part of a supportive team dedicated to achieving Zero Harm and improving manufacturing processes. With a strong commitment to safety and a culture that values people, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative blasting solutions. If you are a motivated individual looking to grow in a dynamic environment, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

3 weeks vacation

12 paid holidays

PTO days

Full health benefits

Dental plan with orthodontic option

Wellness coaching

Matching 401K

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Supportive coworkers

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Set-up, fill, inspect, and package Cast Booster products.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and quality standards.
• Promote implementation of industry best practices.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Personal protective equipment

Centrifuge

Job description

Starting pay is $24.92 an hour

What We Offer:

• 3 weeks vacation + 12 paid holidays + PTO days
• Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
• Matching 401K
• Generous tuition reimbursement program
• Generous paid parental leave
• Friendly and supportive coworkers
• Schedule: Night Shift
• Mon: 3:00am - 7:00am
• Mon: 6:30pm - 7:00am
• Tues: 6:30pm - 7:00am
• Wed: 6:30pm - 7:00am

Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia and selected customers in the Asia Pacific.

Join us in everything that’s great about Dyno Nobel: OUR culture, OUR values, OUR commitment to safety and most importantly our PEOPLE. This combination makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work.

Dyno Nobel is a subsidiary of Australian based Incitec Pivot Limited. IPL's 4500 employees also manufacture and market industrial chemicals and fertilizer products & services to customers around the world.

What You’ll Do

As the Booster Manufacturing Operator, you will efficiently set-up, fill, inspect and package all Cast Booster products. The operator will assure safe and timely processing of PETN to supply the demand of booster operations with respect to plant and site specific safety rules and quality standards. Other duties will include:

• Manufacture a quality Booster product
• Responsible for properly stocking manufacturing areas and preparing product for shipping.
• Set up canisters on specific tooling, pouring hot pentolite into canisters and moving carts into cooling tunnels.
• Melt down process of transferring melted TNT/Triton from the pre melter into main pots. Will be required to add PETN to main pots per specific formulations, and monitoring the process per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Loading empty plastic or corrugated canisters onto pallets.
• Cleaning and packing finished product into corrugated boxes for shipping. Stamping Canisters will be required.
• Driving a van/box truck to transport product, prepare, operate and unload centrifuge.
• Completing proper documentation and balances while maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Promoting implementation of industry best practices, pursuing the elimination of waste and supporting initiatives in manufacturing.
• Focusing on improving safety and quality and minimizing the impact to current production.
• Actively participating in a partnership with Maintenance to problem solve safety issues and improve machine up time.
• Demonstrating and/or leading the commitment to the pursuit of achieving Zero Harm through behavioral based safety.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable HSE performance standards, objectives and regulations.

What We’re Looking For:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Manufacturing experience preferred - on the job training is provided
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives.
• Ability to communicate with others effectively verbally
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be able to stand, sit, squat, bend and walk through the entire shift. Must be capable of lifting up to 58 lbs. and push/pull 83 lbs.
• Ability to wear and care for applicable personal protective equipment (such as, safety glasses and shoes, respirator, face shield, Tyvec, sleeves, gloves, coveralls, safety harness) as required by site specific requirements.
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player

Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere

Value People – Respect, Recognize & Reward

Think Customer. Everyone. Every day

Treat the Business as our Own

Care for the Community & our Environment

Challenge & Improve the Status Quo

Deliver on our Promises

Women and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.