Entry-Level Blast Crew Team Member

AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY; Fredericktown (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY in Fredericktown, Missouri is seeking team-oriented individuals for a role that requires manual labor and compliance with explosive laws. The position involves outdoor work in various weather conditions and requires lifting and carrying significant weights.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be at least 18 years old, and possess reliable transportation. Responsibilities include assisting supervisors and maintaining a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Must meet requirements of all State and Federal explosive laws.
• Reliable transportation is necessary.
• Minimum age requirement is 18 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist the supervisor with materials and equipment needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Work collaboratively as a team member.

Skills

Ability to work non-traditional first shift hours

Strong team-oriented mentality

Ability to read and interpret documents

Perform basic math functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Material handling equipment

Job description

Key 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.

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.
• 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.

EEO Statement

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons. Austin Powder also participates in E-Verify and abides by 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on veteran status, disability, and all protected class categories.