Loadout Operator

Intrepid Potash, Inc.; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Intrepid Potash, Inc. is seeking a Loadout Operator to safely load finished quality products into railcars and bulk trucks at our New Mexico locations. You will operate, monitor, and troubleshoot loading equipment, verify load numbers, and follow the daily schedule.

This position requires outdoor work in varying weather, adherence to safety PPE, and a minimum eight-hour shift, five days per week on a rotating schedule. We emphasize safety, reliability, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of loadout or general labor/industrial/plant experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform strenuous activity in PPE.

Responsibilities

• Load finished products into railcars and bulk trucks per schedule.
• Operate and troubleshoot loadout equipment including loaders, scales, trucks/railcars.
• Inspect trailers and railcars before loading for cleanliness.
• Verify load numbers and bills of lading; obtain authorization as needed.
• Perform pre-shift inspections, preventive maintenance, and cleanup.
• Communicate effectively and monitor load orders; perform other duties.

Skills

Physical strength

Safety awareness

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Loadout Operator

Move quality products safely, accurately, and efficiently from our operation to our customers.

Shift and Other Important Information

This position works a minimum eight-hour workday, five days per week, on a weekly rotating shift schedule. The schedule is subject to change. The role is based at various New Mexico locations (East or North) and requires outdoor work in changing weather, exposure to loud noise, and the use of required safety attire and personal protective equipment.

How You Will Create Value

• Load finished quality products into railcars and customer bulk trucks according to the daily operating schedule.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot loadout and unloading equipment, including front-end loaders, truck and rail scales, skid loaders, trans loaders, and track mobiles.
• Inspect truck trailers and railcars before loading to confirm they are clean and free of contaminants.
• Verify load numbers and bills of lading for accuracy and contact the appropriate personnel for loadout authorization.
• Complete pre-shift inspections, preventive maintenance, and equipment cleanup to support safe and efficient operations.
• Communicate effectively, maintain close attention to load orders, and perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need to Be Successful in the Role

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of loadout, general labor, industrial, or plant experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; climb stairs and ladders; potentially work at heights; distinguish colors; and perform strenuous physical activity while wearing required PPE.

Why Work for Us?

• We impact lives for the better! Our efforts as a solution miner are essential for agriculture, animal feed, and other industrial operations.
• Our quality, agility, reliability, and speed differentiate us with customers. We act with integrity and trust.
• We are financially healthy with strong revenue, cash flow, and no long-term debt.
• We have both a proud history and a compelling future, focused on sustainable and superior operational excellence and customer service.

One Team. One Purpose. Intrepid Proud!

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Intrepid Potash Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected Federal, State/Province, or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.