Plant Helper

MTW Employment Services; United States; Remote; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Plant Helper, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring safe and efficient operations in the explosive manufacturing industry. This position involves assisting experienced blasters, loading products for delivery, and maintaining safety protocols on-site. With a strong commitment to safety and performance, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative blasting solutions while working outdoors in diverse weather conditions. If you have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Vacation Time + Paid Holidays

Health Care + Life Insurance + AD&D

RRSP + RPP after 1 year

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 Kg’s.

Responsibilities

• Assist blaster in performing blast site duties.
• Load products into delivery trucks safely.
• Conduct blast site hazard assessments.

Skills

Manual Labor Experience

Communication Skills

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Responsible for performing all blast site duties under the supervision of a blaster in charge, and for loading products into delivery trucks in a reliable and safe manner.

Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in commercial explosives, manufacturing and blasting technology, delivering innovative solutions to the mining, quarry, construction, and seismic industries. With a legacy of safety, performance, and technical excellence, Dyno Nobel is known for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in commercial explosives—helping customers optimize operations, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact. Backed by a team of dedicated professionals and a commitment to continuous improvement, Dyno Nobel sets the standard for reliable and responsible blasting manufacturing and services worldwide.

What You’ll Do

As a Plant Helper, you will assist the blaster in charge in performing blast site duties. You will be responsible for loading products (bulk and packaged) into delivery trucks in a reliable and secure manner. Other duties will include:

• Perform all blast site duties under the supervision of a blaster in charge.
• Assist in blast design and layout of drill patterns.
• Assist blaster with blast reports via data entry.
• Assist with blast site hazard assessments to ensure the blast site is a safe work environment for all involved.
• Ensure that all equipment to be used daily is clean and in good operating condition including vehicles used for delivery of explosives products.
• Transport explosives in a safe and efficient manner via delivery truck.
• Proactively support safety programs by participating in training and safety meetings.

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior manual labor experience preferred
• Ability to read, write and speak English and to communicate in written and verbally
• Ability to work primarily outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment where required.
• Required to lift up to 25 Kg’s.
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player

What We Offer:

• Vacation time + paid holidays
• Health Care + Life insurance + AD&D
• RRSP + RPP (after 1 year of continuous employment)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid parental leave
• Friendly and supportive coworkers

Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere

Value People – Respect, Recognize & Reward

Think Customer. Everyone. Every day

Treat the Business as our Own

Care for the Community & our Environment

Challenge & Improve the Status Quo

Women, veterans, members of First Nations, indigenous people, and Métis are strongly encouraged to apply. Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.