Mix Plant Operator

Austin Powder; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder in Kentucky is seeking a Mix Plant Operator to support safe, productive manufacturing in our booster department. You will follow written work instructions, run packaging and handling processes for explosive products, inspect outputs, and help identify hazards while keeping equipment running smoothly.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, ability to lift 60 lbs, and willingness to obtain forklift and box truck certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet state and federal explosive laws and ATF explosive processor qualification.
• 1+ years of manufacturing or explosives/chemical manufacturing experience.
• Lift up to 60 lbs and work in loud environments.
• Willingness to work varied shifts and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety protocols and written work instructions for packaging/handling of explosive products.
• Inspect manufactured products for accuracy and quality.
• Identify and report hazards in the production area.
• Operate manufacturing equipment and ensure proper function.
• Troubleshoot with supervision to resolve technical issues.
• Obtain forklift and box truck certifications within designated timeframe.
• Operate and maintain manufacturing vehicles as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Area Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.

Skills

Basic math

Documentation

Heavy lifting

Hearing protection

OT shifts

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift certification

Box truck certification

Job description

Join the Family - Come work for an exciting company offering great benefits, challenging opportunities, and colleagues who feel more like family.

Job Summary

THE MIX PLANT OPERATOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFE, PRODUCTIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES WITHIN OUR BOOSTER DEPARTMENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FOLLOWING ALL WRITTEN WORK INSTRUCTION AND OPERATING PROCEDURES RELATED TO THE AREAS PACKAGING AND HANDLING OF EXPLOSIVE PRODUCTS; INSPECT MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS FOR ACCURACY; RECOGNIZE HAZARDS WITHIN THE PRODUCTION AREA; OPERATE EQUIPMENT AND ENSURE EQUIPMENT IS RUNNING PROPERLY; TROUBLESHOOT AND PROBLEM SOLVE WITH SUPERVISOR/AREA LEAD ON ANY TECHNICAL ISSUES AS NEEDED; OBTAIN BOX TRUCK/FORKLIFT CERTIFICATION WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME; OPERATE AND MAINTAIN MANUFACTURING VEHICLES WHEN NEEDED; AND ANY OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY AREA LEAD, SUPERVISOR AND/OR DEPARTMENT MANAGER.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Follow Safety Protocols: Adhere to all written work instructions and operating procedures, especially those related to the packaging and handling of explosive products.
• Product Inspection: Inspect manufactured products for accuracy and quality.
• Hazard Recognition: Identify and report potential hazards within the production area.
• Equipment Operation: Operate manufacturing equipment and ensure it is functioning properly.
• Troubleshooting: Collaborate with Supervisor or Area Lead to resolve technical issues.
• Certification Requirements: Obtain box truck and forklift certification within the designated timeframe.
• Vehicle Operation: Operate and maintain manufacturing vehicles as needed.
• Team Collaboration: Perform additional duties as assigned by the Area Lead, Supervisor, or Department Manager.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum age of 18
• Must meet all state and federal explosive laws and qualify as an atf explosive processor
• 1+ years of manufacturing experience or 1+ years explosive or chemical manufacturing
• Mechanically inclined
• Availability to work various shifts and overtime on short notice

Skills, Knowledge, and Requirements

• Basic Math skills (basic counting skills required)
• Ability to read and maintain proper documentation as required.
• Meet requirements of all state and federal explosive laws and qualify as an ATF explosive processor.
• Must be able to work in various conditions (hot/cold and wet floors)
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Availability to work various shifts as required by business demands.
• Must be able to work in loud work environment; hearing protection required in some areas (range of 50 – 90 decibels)
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Must be able to stand/walk up to 10 hours per day.
• Have high manual dexterity.
• Ability to work overtime when applicable.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to wear work uniforms and required PPE.
• Ability to get fitted and wear formal respirator, half face style, as needed.
• Ability to work on a ladder (i.e., heightened work surface)
• Must be forklift certified.
• May have to be certified to drive box truck and semi-tractor.
• Must be able to operate various types of machinery and set up of machines.
• Must understand the need to be cross trained and willing to do different tasks daily.

Work Environment

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and ... Austin Powder also participates in E-Verify. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

SINCE 1833, IMPROVING THE WORLD WE LIVE IN.

Austin Powder has been making explosives for over 190 years and we take great pride in improving the world we live in. In 1833, the Austin family created the company to produce black powder that would help break the rock, mine the minerals and build the canals and railroads to develop the frontier. Initially along the banks of the Cuyahoga River near Akron, Ohio, we grew as the country grew. Today, Austin Powder is a world leader in the industrial explosives industry with a passionate commitment towards safety, a relentless customer focus, a family culture work environment, and a demonstration of respect of towards all. As in our early years, our mission continues to be to improve the world we live in through the safe and responsible use of explosives. Our success has been based on our core values and this has proven to be universally true around the globe as the company has expanded to be one of the leading providers of industrial explosives and blasting services in the world.