Miner B

Morton Salt•Weeks Island, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments – at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life. Under the general supervision of the Mine Manager and the direct supervision of the Mine Production Supervisor, Miner B performs at an extensive level and does a variety of manual labor and operating tasks in the mine. This person will perform all assigned process specifications and instructions safely and competently without assistance. The individual will report any malfunctions and abnormalities to their supervisor; ensuring that the machinery and safety equipment are in good working order and making sure that a high standard of housekeeping is maintained in their workplace. The miner must be task trained on all equipment and machinery used in daily work duties. All Requirements of Miner B Pay Tier: Proficient in at least 3 of the major mining requirements as assigned as well as all auxiliary requirements. Understand and follow all safety precautions for handling and using explosives Performs, under minimum supervision, tasks of substantial variety or complexity, which requires knowledge of processing techniques, tools, materials, machines, and equipment relative to salt mining Able to load faces and benches with explosives following a prescribed instruction with acceptable breakage results Able to direct labor, or crews on utility, or other mine services (ventilation, etc...) installation Firm understanding of the mining cycle, and coordination of various unit operations within a mining panel to maintain consistent production throughout a shift Regularly identifies and remediates hazards and changing conditions within the mine Inspect finished work and ensure required specifications are met Reference the following requirement guide Major mining requirements, B only (3 are required) Auxiliary requirements (all the following required) Mucking Material handling equipment Horizontal drilling Manlifts Vertical drilling Personal Vehicles Supplemental Shaftman Personnel carriers Mine Screen Plant Operator Scissor lifts Power scaling Utility Loaders Undercutting Bolting Powdering High reach scaling At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

Proficient in at least 3 of the major mining requirements as assigned as well as all auxiliary requirements.
Mucking
Horizontal drilling
Vertical drilling
Supplemental Shaftman
Mine Screen Plant Operator
Power scaling
Undercutting
Powdering
High reach scaling
Material handling equipment
Manlifts
Personal Vehicles
Personnel carriers
Scissor lifts
Utility Loaders
Bolting

Responsibilities

Perform manual labor and operating tasks in the mine.
Perform all assigned process specifications and instructions safely and competently without assistance.
Report any malfunctions and abnormalities to their supervisor.
Ensure that the machinery and safety equipment are in good working order.
Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in their workplace.
Be task trained on all equipment and machinery used in daily work duties.
Understand and follow all safety precautions for handling and using explosives
Perform, under minimum supervision, tasks of substantial variety or complexity, which requires knowledge of processing techniques, tools, materials, machines, and equipment relative to salt mining
Able to load faces and benches with explosives following a prescribed instruction with acceptable breakage results
Able to direct labor, or crews on utility, or other mine services (ventilation, etc...) installation
Firm understanding of the mining cycle, and coordination of various unit operations within a mining panel to maintain consistent production throughout a shift
Regularly identifies and remediates hazards and changing conditions within the mine
Inspect finished work and ensure required specifications are met