Packaging Operator

NCBiotech; Bessemer City (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Tinto is seeking a Packaging Operator to run carbonate conveying or hydroxide packaging equipment for Lithium hydroxide in bags, drums, and supersacks. You will monitor equipment, draw samples for QC, and maintain packaging material inventories in a safety‑driven environment.

Reporting to the Production Lead, you will operate forklifts, follow SOPs, and ensure compliance with Hazmat and DOT requirements while supporting a collaborative Hydroxide Line 1.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience or equivalent education.
• Technical diploma/associate degree in Chemical Process Technology, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Certified to operate power industrial trucks and comply with safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate packaging equipment for Lithium hydroxide in bags, drums, and supersacks.
• Draw samples and submit to QC for testing.
• Maintain inventory of packaging materials and ensure housekeeping.
• Follow safety procedures and Hazmat rules per SOPs.

Skills

Safety awareness

Multifunction ops (receiving/store/shp

Forklift certified

Education

Technical diploma / associate degree in Chemical Process Technology or related field

Tools

Power industrial trucks (forklift)

Job description

About the role

We’re committed to Finding Better Ways™ and that starts with creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for everyone.

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Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities

We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.

About the role

We are looking for a Packaging Operator who is responsible for operating carbonate conveying or hydroxide packaging equipment to package Lithium hydroxide in bags, drums, and supersacks per customer requirements as defined in Product Standards in support of the Salts Area production and customer delivery needs.

This is a great opportunity to participate actively in the plant Hazwoper program to inspect and upkeep the safety related equipment and maintain high standards of housekeeping and orderliness in the packaging department.

Reporting to the Production Lead and working in a collaborative community, with a challenging and exciting environment within Hydroxide Line 1, you will:

• Monitor processing and auxiliary equipment to predict or detect malfunctions, then either repairs or submits a work order notification for repairs.
• Draw samples and submits samples into QC for finished product testing.
• Update the computerized Safety Incident Management System (SIMS) database with information related to initiating an Incident
  ear Miss or results of an incident investigation.
• Operate forklifts, power tools, and specialized equipment outlined in SOPs in the performance of their assigned tasks.
• Maintain inventory of packaging materials
• Follow all applicable RCRA, SPCC, and Hazmat rules and procedures and instruct others to do the same.

About you

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
• Technical diploma, associate degree, or certification in Chemical Process Technology, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering Technology, or related field, strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant manufacturing experience or an equivalent combination of the education criteria outlined above, and relevant manufacturing experience required.
• Ability to operate multiple job functions in receiving, plant stores, and shipping.
• Certified to operate power industrial trucks.
• Understands the requirements of the 49 CFR, IATA, and IMDG regulations.
• Knowledge of loading containers/trailers for distributing loads evenly to meet DOT requirements.

What we offer

• Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
• Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus.
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program.
• Attractive share ownership plan.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family.
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

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Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.