Lime Room Operator - Rotational Mine Processing

Teck Resources Limited; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fly-in, fly-out

Accommodation provided

Meals provided

Job summary

Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world's largest producers of zinc concentrate, is recruiting for a Temporary Lime Room Operator at Red Dog. This role supports safety-focused operations within the lime room of the mill complex.

For the 2026 shipping season, the schedule is two weeks on-site with one week off-site, with reporting to the Mill Shift Supervisor. Accommodation and meals are provided, and the role requires adherence to safety practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Team player with a positive team attitude
• General knowledge of small tools and able to work safely with them
• Work day or night shifts as required
• Lift 75 lbs. on a regular basis
• Perform labor intensive work for extended periods of time in and out of a confined space
• Driver license is preferred
• Ability to manage time independently with limited supervision
• Possess good communication skills
• Committed to safety
• Previous industrial experience a benefit
• Experience operating and basic knowledge of equipment is a benefit

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Mix dried lime with water to a certain temperature via lime slakers and maintains an inventory for usage in the concentrator
• Utilize small equipment such as forklift, in order to assist in movement of 1500 lb bags of lime
• Perform general housekeeping/clean-up including sweeping, shoveling and organization of mill area as requested
• Communicate effectively with other operators, colleagues and supervisor about assigned tasks and ensuring carryover and updates of completed tasks throughout the shift
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of environmental risks and hazards as well as complies with safety policies and procedures (MSHA and Red Dog EMS training) and ensures daily workplace inspections are done in order to accurately identify and correct workplace hazards
• Ensure compliance with all established policies and standard operating procedures and advises coworkers and visitors of such policies and procedures as required
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Team player

Good communication

Safety minded

Time management

Small tools handling

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Equipment operation experience

Small tools knowledge

Job description

Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world's largest producers of zinc concentrate, is recruiting for a Temporary Lime Room Operator at Red Dog. This role supports safety-focused operations within the lime room of the mill complex.

For the 2026 shipping season, the schedule is two weeks on-site with one week off-site, with reporting to the Mill Shift Supervisor. Accommodation and meals are provided, and the role requires adherence to safety practices.