What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underground Miner - 2nd shift position at Polycor & Indiana Limestone?
Position Overview:
Polycor Indiana Limestone is seeking dedicated individuals to join our 2nd shift, Underground Quarry team. This physically demanding role involves operating heavy machinery and hand tools to extract and prepare stone from the quarry. As a member of our valued quarry team, you’ll play a critical role in the stone production process, helping to cut and extract large blocks of stone for further processing. Whether working underground or above ground, your contributions ensure the continued production of high-quality stone used in projects around the world. This is a hands-on role that offers the opportunity to work with impressive machinery in a unique and dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate heavy machinery such as quarry saws, loaders, and material handling equipment
- Use hand tools (pick, shovel, sledgehammer, etc.) to prepare stone
- Remove mud from stone surfaces using hand tools and steam hoses
- Chip irregularities from stone slabs and cut notches to shape stone blocks
- Loosen and break stone using various tools (pick, crowbar, sledgehammer)
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
- Follow all Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures to ensure safety
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry up to 60 lbs
- Ability to work in an underground environment
- Must be able to climb ladders and work in varying conditions
- Ability to work a 40-hour work week, plus occasional overtime
Experience & Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Some experience in construction, farming, or stone industry is a plus
- Basic computer skills or ability to learn company inventory tracking system
- Must pass background check and drug test
Position Details:
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Starting Pay: $20.50 per hour (including 2nd-shift bonus)
- Attendance Bonus: Additional $1.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Boot & Safety Glasses Allowance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Program
Work Schedule:
- Shift: 8-hour shifts, 5x8 schedule, 4:00 pm - Midnight
- Overtime as needed, 10hr shifts
- Location: In-person, Bloomington, IN 47403
- Must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work
About Polycor:
The Polycor Group is a world leader in the natural stone industry. Founded in Quebec City in 1987, Polycor employs over 1,000 people and has more than 80 quarries and 20 manufacturing plants in Canada, the United States and France. Its world-class reputation comes from a great legacy of stone work on historical landmarks and institutional, commercial and residential projects. For more information, visit Polycor's website and follow the company on its various social networks such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21