Core Handler

Rio Tinto•Superior, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for six Core Handlers to provide a vital process in retrieving core that is drilled and delivered to the Core Process Facility. The Core Handler has additional functions at drill sites including safety observations, housekeeping, and drill crew support. The Core Handlers functions continue by assisting Geologists in moving core from short-term storage to logging, scanning, cutting, sampling, and shipping stage. When the core returns from assaying the core handlers process what are called returns. Processing sample returns consist of inventorying contents, re-packing, and sealed for long term storage. Palletizing, warehousing, and inventorying of core boxes and pallets are an ongoing process of the Core Handler. Frequently the core is taken back to Geologists for re-logging and additional assaying projects for future needs. This role is a great opportunity to be part of the Resource Evaluation team where detailed data collection is conducted to interpret and define the structural geology, mineralization, and alteration characteristics of the deposit. Daily activities require frequent interaction with the core handling, drilling operations, resource modeling teams, and contractors.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver’s license
Professional and practical communications skills

Responsibilities

Retrieval of drill core from East plant drill locations
Unload core truck and set to be washed and pieced
Move core to short term storage
Assist in scanning core
Move core from scanner to logging work area
Cut core and move to core prep for drying and sampling
Sample core and prepare for shipping to assay lab
Organize and palletize sampled drill core on pallet then arrange in order in warehouse
Housekeeping and light maintenance of the core storage facility
Forklift operations and warehouse management

Benefits

A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
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
Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.
Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)
Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing
Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
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