Booster Manufacturing Operator

Dyno Nobel, Inc.
parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Wolf Lake
5570 State Route 3 North (Show on map)
Jan 03, 2025
Job Brief Efficiently set-up, fill, inspect and package all Cast Booster products. The operator will assure safe and timely processing of PETN to supply the demand of booster operations with respect to plant and site specific safety rules and quality standards. Starting pay is $24.92 an hour What We Offer: 3 weeks vacation + 12 paid holidays + PTO days Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available Matching 401K Generous tuition reimbursement program Generous paid parental leave Friendly and supportive coworkers Schedule: Night Shift Mon: 3:00am - 7:00am Mon: 6:30pm - 7:00am Tues: 6:30pm - 7:00am Wed: 6:30pm - 7:00am Who We Are Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia and selected customers in the Asia Pacific. Join us in everything that's great about Dyno Nobel: OUR culture, OUR values, OUR commitment to safety and most importantly our PEOPLE. This combination makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work. Dyno Nobel is a subsidiary of Australian based Incitec Pivot Limited. IPL's 4500 employees also manufacture and market industrial chemicals and fertilizer products & services to customers around the world. What You'll Do As the Booster Manufacturing Operator, you willefficiently set-up, fill, inspect and package all Cast Booster products. The operator will assure safe and timely processing of PETN to supply the demand of booster operations with respect to plant and site specific safety rules and quality standards.Other duties will include: Manufacture a quality Booster product Responsible for properly stocking manufacturing areas and preparing product for shipping. Set up canisters on specific tooling, pouring hot pentolite into canisters and moving carts into cooling tunnels. Melt down process of transferring melted TNT/Triton from the pre melter into main pots.Will be required to add PETN to main pots per specific formulations, and monitoring the process per Standard Operating Procedures. Will be loading empty plastic or corrugated canisters onto pallets. Will be cleaning and packing finished product into corrugated boxes for shipping.Stamping Canisters will be required Must drive a van/box truck to transport product, prepare, operate and unload centrifuge. Must complete proper documentation and balances while maintain a clean and organized work area. Promote implementation of industry best practices, pursue the elimination of waste and support initiatives in manufacturing. Focus on improving safety and quality and minimize the impact to current production Actively participate in a partnership with Maintenance to problem solve safety issues and improve machine up time. Demonstrate and/or lead the commitment to the pursuit of achieving Zero Harm through behavioral based safety. Ensure compliance with applicable HSE performance standards, objectives and regulations. What We're Looking For: High School Diploma or GED preferred Manufacturing experience preferred - on the job training is provided Must have a valid drivers license. Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives. Ability to communicate with others effectively verbally Must be 21 years of age or older Must be able to stand, sit, squat, bend and walk through the entire shift.Must be capable of lifting up to 58 lbs. and push/pull 83 lbs. Ability to wear and care for applicable personal protective equipment (such as, safety glasses and shoes, respirator, face shield, Tyvec, sleeves, gloves, coveralls, safety harness) as required by site specific requirements Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere Value People - Respect, Recognize & Reward Think Customer. Everyone. Every day Treat the Business as our Own Care for the Community & our Environment Challenge & Improve the Status Quo Deliver on our Promises Women and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law