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Knife River Corporation

Asphalt Plant Loader Operator - Lewiston/Clarkston

Knife River Corporation, Clarkston, Washington, United States, 99403

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Job Overview At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

Position We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Loader Operator at our Central Idaho Asphalt Plant in Lewiston, ID!

Responsibilities

Communicate and promote safety compliance and environmental requirements in alignment with company standards

Ability to run mixing operations on the plant to ensure material quality and compliance with specification

Ensure consistent production to meet daily orders

Offloading hot asphalt oil

Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously, and deal effectively with people using a facilitative approach include scaling, ticketing and assist in asphalt orders

Responsible for completing daily checklist, journal, and reports

Continuously communicating with plant operators, truckers, quality control and dispatch

Problem solving skills to help identify and resolve issues that arise

Maintain aggregate stockpiles and liquid levels

Maintain good attendance and safety record and set an example for others to follow

Job requires steady to intermittent and repetitive physical activity including standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven ground, lifting, carrying, pushing, shoveling, and raking

Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits We offer a full benefit package after 30 days which includes full medical, dental, vision and 401K and more.

Minimum Qualifications

Proven work history of two (2) years or more experience in asphalt plant operation

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Valid driver's license

Must be able to work day shifts and night shifts. Shifts may vary according to project demands

Must be able to work in all weather conditions

Must be willing to travel if job requires

Must pass a pre-employment drug screen

Additional Information To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at kniferiver.com by the posting deadline. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to:

Knife River Corp. 2651 Wilma Road Clarkston, WA 99403

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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