Entry Level Blast Crew Team Member

Austin Powder; Georgia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder is hiring an entry-level Blast Crew Team Member to operate on-site with the blast crew. You will work outdoors in all weather conditions, help load materials, and assist the supervisor with equipment needs. Physical stamina and teamwork are essential as you handle 40–60 lb bags and support safety procedures.

Qualified applicants are 18+ and must meet ATF explosive possession requirements. Prior experience is not required; training and safety protocols will be provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to perform manual labor in all weather conditions.
• Must be at least 18 years old and comply with ATF explosive possession rules.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds and work from ladders or uneven surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively as a team member on the blast crew.
• Assist supervisor with materials and equipment needs; collect supplies.
• Operate basic hand tools and assist around heavy construction equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and report safety concerns.

Skills

Outdoor work

Team player

Physical stamina

Basic math

Read and follow procedures

Dexterity

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Entry Level Blast Crew Team MemberApplylocations: Madras GAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR100297**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# **Work Environment and Physical Demands*** Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.* Outdoor climate and terrain.* Exposure to dust, noise, oils and other mining elements.* Position requires the ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel and hand/finger dexterity to operate controls/tools.* Loads and unloads 40-60 pound product bags or boxes from company trucks. Unloading may require repeatedly carrying product/boxes.**Austin Powder** is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative 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 on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their 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.