Entry-Level Blast Crew Team Member

Austin Powder; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder in Columbus, IN is hiring a general laborer to join the site team. You will perform manual tasks, assist with materials and equipment, and help keep the work area clean and safe on a shift that starts early.

The role requires outdoor work in all weather, the ability to lift 50+ pounds, and basic math for inventory. ATF explosive possession requirements apply, with equal opportunity employment for all qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years old and comply with ATF explosive laws.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to work outdoors year-round.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively as a team member and perform manual labor for the duration of the shift.
• Assist the site supervisor or Blaster in Charge with the materials and equipment needs and help collect supplies as requested.
• Use material handling equipment and tools including shovels, hand tools, power tools and work around heavy construction equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and report any employee, customer or safety concerns to the Blaster in Charge or Location Manager.

Skills

Manual labor

Teamwork

Lifting 50+ lbs

Outdoor work

Basic math

Reading documents

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Shovels

Power tools

Hand tools

Material handling equipment

Job description

Join the Family - Come work for an exciting company offering great benefits, challenging opportunities, and colleagues who feel more like family.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Work collaboratively as a team member and perform manual labor for the duration of the shift.
• Assist the site supervisor or Blaster in Charge with the materials and equipment needs and help collect supplies as requested.
• Use material handling equipment and tools including shovels, hand tools, power tools and work around heavy construction equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and report any employee, customer or safety concerns to the Blaster in Charge or Location Manager.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to work non-traditional first shift hours generally starting early.
• This position involves being outside in all weather conditions, lifting and carrying 50+ pounds of product and other materials, and frequently squatting and bending.
• Perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide) to count inventory, verify inventory
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Strong team-oriented mentality
• Ability to read and interpret documents, product information, maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Able to learn to identify products by classification through visible inspection.

Qualifications

• Must meet requirements of all State and Federal explosive laws and qualify as an ATF explosive possessor
• Reliable transportation
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age as required by the ATF

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E-Verify.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based upon their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.