Operator, Mine Operations

Pay Band: WAGE 

At Nutrien, our purpose is Feeding the Future and we do so with safety, inclusion, integrity and results as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.

Nutrien is a leading provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions. With nearly 25,000 employees world-wide, we are the largest producer of potash (by capacity) and one of the world’s largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate. We also operate a leading agriculture retail network that services over 500,000 growers globally.

We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, act with integrity, and who support inclusion.

Working at Nutrien will provide you an opportunity to help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career.

**Sign-On-Bonus 1000.00**

This position will report to the Shift Supervisor.

What you will do:

• Perform all work in a safe and controlled manner, adhering to safety and environmental policies
• Work safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by following Nutrien, Occupational Safety Health Administration, Mining Safety Health Administration, and Marine Security guidelines
• Use proper Personal Protection Equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, and ear plugs
• Work as a productive team member to complete assignments, support continuous improvement, and minimize down-time
• Receive cross-training as required
• Perform work from elevated structures, ladders, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and personnel-baskets
• Operate heavy equipment including but not limited to bulldozers, skidders, excavators, and haul trucks in support of mining operations
• Communicate with Maintenance or Electricians to perform Energy Isolation and permitting of equipment at the jobsite when maintenance or repairs are required
• Spend 1/3 of time on activities relating to following Standard Operating Procedures to ensure proper shutdown and startup of production systems
• Spend approximately 5% of time on conducting on-site inspections of the production plant/assigned areas and work vicinity, inspections to the production components such as pumps, pond levels, and support equipment
• Spend approximately 30% of time on other assigned duties and task training
• Perform in a high-performance culture
• Work 12-hour rotating shift

What you will bring:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to read Pipe and Instrumentation Drawings
• The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) testing is required for all hourly applicants of Nutrien. Applicants must complete this test and meet a minimum of 4 in Graphic Literacy, 5 on Applied Mathematics and 5 on Workplace Documents in order to be considered eligible for employment with NutrienThe National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) must be uploaded with your resume during your application to be considered eligible for employment with Nutrien
• Ability to wear necessary, company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)--i.e., uniforms, steel-toed boots, safety glasses, emergency breathing apparatus
• Ability to be clean shaven for safety reasons in certain departments

 Compensation & Benefits:

Starting rate $25.88 per hour (plus available overtime). Nutrien offers a skills-based pay compensation program.

Hourly rates can progresses based on On-Job-Training, formal learning, and observation of new skills. Hourly rates can progress from starting rate of $25.00 to $35.00 per hour over a specified time period.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process. 

Eastern North Carolina is continually ranked among the best places to live and work in the United States-known for its expansive beaches, nationally ranked universities, mild climate (all four seasons), safe neighborhoods, affordable living, extensive outdoor activities, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Aurora, NC is within ease of commuting to surrounding urban areas. To the west is the Research Triangle Park which is surrounded by Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. As a result, the east coast of NC offers residents a winning blend of down-home and uptown, of surf and sophistication that people love with extensive availability of outdoor activities (hunting/fishing/hiking/boating).

Are you a good match? Apply today! 

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics

This job will remain posted until filled. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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