What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mill 2 - Smoky Canyon (Afton, WY) position at Simplot?
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
Operate loader, dozer, and other milling equipment to meet company objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Good attitude and willingness to learn
- Pre-shift and work area inspections
- Safely operate, move material, and feed the mill at the proper rate on the loader in various weather conditions as assigned by the Shift Supervisor
- Learn to service loader
- Clean and maintain areas in the mill
- Learn and perform light maintenance in the mill
- Learn to operate Mill support equipment including but not limited to: the boiler, the skid steer loader, and the forklift
- Learn to inspect Milling facilities and processing equipment
- Learn to maintain 400 TPH for 3 (three) hours without loosing feed
- Learn the proper techniques to maintain the loader pad level and keep free of obstacles (rocks)
- Learn how to sort rejects and dispose of them in the appropriate area(s)
- Learn to blend various ore types to maintain ore quality as directed by mill supervisor
- Assist with other milling needs and necessities
Typical Education
- High School diploma or equivalent
Requirements
- Understand mechanical and operational limits of the mill and milling equipment
- Follow and understand proper start-up and shut-down procedures of the process feed
- Complete equipment task training
- Communicate clearly with mine personnel
- Valid drivers license or equivalent
- Be aware of equipment problems and report them to proper personnel
- The employee shall perform his/her work duties in compliance with all Facility, Company, and Regulatory (State or Federal) Environmental, Health, Safety and/or Security policies, rules and regulations. This includes but is not limited to: maintaining a safe and secure work environment, protecting company sensitive information, and reporting suspicious or unauthorized activities and/or behaviors.
- Complete skill sets to move to Mill Level 2 within 90 (ninety) days as outlined in “Skill Based Advancement System - Mill”
- Learn/complete “Mill loader operator standards-Mill Level 1” as outlined in “Skill Based Advancement System - Mill”
- Learn/complete “General Milling knowledge –Mill Level 1” as outlined in “Skill Based Advancement System – Mill”
Other Information
Knowledge/Skills
- “Team Skills” as outlined in the “Skill Based Advancement System - Mill”
- Reasoning Skills
- Ability to learn and apply new skills
Physical/Environmental
- Lift up to 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally
- May be required to, but not limited to; sit, stand, kneel, crouch, climb, bend, and reach for unspecified time periods during a shift
- Work exposures may include, but not limited to, the following conditions: wind, rain, snow, extreme heat, extreme cold, noise, dust, chemical and electrical hazards
Job Requisition ID: 20954
Travel Required: None
Location(s): ABW Smoky Canyon Mine - Afton
Country: United States
**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. **
