Entry Level Blast Crew Team Member

Austin Norge AS; Kentucky; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder is seeking an entry-level Blast Crew Team Member to join our field operations in Willisburg, KY. The role involves outdoor manual labor, assisting the supervisor with materials, and working around heavy equipment in all weather conditions.

The candidate must be at least 18, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, and be able to lift 50+ pounds regularly. A strong team mentality and safety focus are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Able to lift 50+ pounds and work outdoors.
• Ability to perform basic math for inventory.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team performing manual labor.
• Assist supervisor with materials and equipment needs.
• Operate tools and work around heavy equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and report safety concerns.

Skills

First shift availability

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Reading/comprehension

Product inspection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Shovels

Power tools

Materials handling equipment

Job description

## Entry Level Blast Crew Team MemberApplylocations: Willisburg KYtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR100233**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* Srong 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.