Hot Plant Loader Operator - Caldwell

Knife River Corporation; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Job summary

Knife River Corporation is seeking an experienced Loader Operator for our Asphalt Plant in Caldwell, ID. You will run plant equipment to produce asphalt, ensure quality and meet daily orders while promoting safety and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities include daily checklists, coordination with drivers, dispatch, and QC, and maintaining stockpiles. Requires 2+ years of experience, a GED/HS diploma, and a valid driver’s license. We offer full benefits after 30 days.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of asphalt plant operation experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to work day and night shifts; shifts may vary by project needs.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to travel if required.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Communicate safety compliance and environmental requirements per company standards.
• Operate plant equipment to mix/produce asphalt to meet specs.
• Ensure consistent production to fulfill daily orders.
• Offload hot asphalt oil and manage materials.
• Handle multiple tasks and coordinate with plant operators, truckers, QC and dispatch.
• Complete daily checklists, journals, and reports.
• Maintain stockpiles and monitor liquid levels.
• Maintain good attendance and safety on site.

Skills

Safety compliance

Plant operations

Production efficiency

Team communication

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Shift adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Asphalt plant equipment

Job description

GENCOR PLT #1 PORT
5450 WEST GOWEN ROAD
BOISE, ID 83709, USA

GENCOR PLT #1 PORT
5450 WEST GOWEN ROAD
BOISE, ID 83709, USA

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Loader Operator at our Asphalt Plant in Caldwell, ID!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Communicate and promote safety compliance and environmental requirements in alignment with company standards
• Ability to run mixing operations on the plant to ensure material quality and compliance with specification
• Ensure consistent production to meet daily orders
• Offloading hot asphalt oil
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously, and deal effectively with people using a facilitative approach include scaling, ticketing and assist in asphalt orders
• Responsible for completing daily checklist, journal, and reports
• Continuously communicating with plant operators, truckers, quality control and dispatch
• Problem solving skills to help identify and resolve issues that arise
• Maintain aggregate stockpiles and liquid levels
• Maintain good attendance and safety record and set an example for others to follow
• Job requires steady to intermittent and repetitive physical activity including standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven ground, lifting, carrying, pushing, shoveling, and raking
• Performs other duties as assigned

We offer a full benefit package after 30 days which includes full medical, dental, vision and 401K and more.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven work history of two (2) years or more experience in asphalt plant operation
• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be able to work day shifts and night shifts. Shifts may vary according to project demands
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions
• Must be willing to travel if job requires
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

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