Loader

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Middlefield (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the drilling and blasting industry as a Loader. This role involves loading, unloading, and moving materials while ensuring safety and efficiency. With a strong focus on employee ownership, the company offers generous benefits including retirement plans and training opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and good communication skills, and will be able to lift heavy objects and work outdoors in various conditions.

Benefits

Employer-contributed Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Company matched 401(k)

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Good oral communications and basic math skills.
• Ability to pass background check and screenings with ATF.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for receiving and dispersing supplies in accordance with company policies.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves.
• Cleans work area, machines, and equipment.

Skills

Communication

Basic Math

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Come work with the best! At Maine Drilling & Blasting we work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. As a majority Employee Owned company we provide a unique and generous array of benefits including two retirement plans, an Employer-contributed Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and company matched 401(k). In addition to health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, we also offer training and development opportunities. The sky is the limit, come rock your career at MD&B!

LOADER

Responsible for loading, unloading, and moving materials within or near plant, yard, or work sites, performing any combination of following duties: Reads pick ticket orders or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or products to be loaded, unloaded, or moved. Has no supervisory responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for receiving and dispersing supplies in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and or shelves by hand.
• Conveys materials to or from storage or work sites to designated area, using hand- truck, dolly, or other yard devices
• Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage while in transit
• Responsible for performing accurate order fulfillment counts. Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.
• Lifts heavy objects by hand or using power hoist
• Cleans work area, machines, and equipment, using broom, rags, and cleaning compounds
• May occasionally operate industrial trucks to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Good oral communications and basic math skills.
• Ability to pass background check and screenings with ATF.
• Must be flexible and able to make decisions that our in the company’s best interest.
• Forklift certification preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential functions of the position.
• Ability to lift 50 - 80 lbs.
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions.
• Work on uneven and loose surfaces.
• Stooping and bending 60 – 70% of the time.

Skeptical about advancement opportunities? Check out these videos:

• Dante (CST) talks about what it’s like to work at MD&B: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrSWPW4Qbgo
• Dan (CEO) talks about career advancement opportunities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvloIft9KPY

Does this sound like you? If it does, then go ahead and hit that APPLY button because we cannot wait to meet you!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.