Plant Operations Assistant: Efficient Material Handling

Knife River - North Central; Saint Joseph (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Knife River is seeking a Transportation and Materials Helper to assist in coordinating activities of transportation and material-moving crews. The role supports loading/unloading, equipment operation, and safety compliance on a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional Saturday duties.

Responsibilities include planning work assignments, communicating with customers and supervisors, and ensuring compliance with DOT, MSHA, OSHA, and company policies while maintaining safe operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must meet OSHA respirator requirements (1910.134(g)(1)(i)) as tasks require.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities; able to work under time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Assist with loading/unloading vehicles by hand or by operating heavy equipment and/or hand tools.
• Compute or estimate transportation, personnel, or storage requirements.
• Confer with customers, supervisors, contractors, or other personnel to exchange information or resolve problems; communicate clearly and effectively.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal沟通

Strong organizational skills

Knowledge of MS Office

Able to work independently

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–3 months related experience

Job description

Knife River is seeking a Transportation and Materials Helper to assist in coordinating activities of transportation and material-moving crews. The role supports loading/unloading, equipment operation, and safety compliance on a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional Saturday duties.

Responsibilities include planning work assignments, communicating with customers and supervisors, and ensuring compliance with DOT, MSHA, OSHA, and company policies while maintaining safe operations.