Junior Operator

Job Description

Junior Operator

About the Job

As a Junior Operator at Dyno Nobel, you will play a crucial role in our manufacturing process by loading products onto railcars and trucks. You will also provide essential assistance with the operation of Ammonia Nitrate, Ammonia Prill, and various utilities, ensuring smooth and efficient plant operations.

Starting pay for this position is $32.39 an hour.

Will work rotating 12-hour shifts (5:30 am to 5:30 pm and 5:30 pm to 5:30 am), including weekends and holidays.

Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in commercial explosives, manufacturing, and blasting technology. We deliver innovative solutions to the mining, quarry, construction, and seismic industries. With a legacy of safety, performance, and technical excellence, Dyno Nobel is known for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in commercial explosives—helping customers optimize operations, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact. Backed by a team of dedicated professionals and a commitment to continuous improvement, Dyno Nobel sets the standard for reliable and responsible blasting manufacturing and services worldwide.

What You’ll Do

As a Junior Operator, your primary responsibilities will include loading products onto railcars and trucks, and assisting with the operation of Ammonia Nitrate, Ammonia Prill, and utilities. Other key duties will include:

• Load product onto trucks and bulk railcars; operate heavy industrial equipment; interact as needed with truck drivers.
• Inspect trucks for condition prior to loading.
• Move railcars in preparation for cleaning and loading.
• Responsible for the inspection and care of railcars loading equipment.
• Sweep and/or shovel spilled product as needed; take steps to minimize product spillage.
• Operate loading pumps, loading systems, transfer equipment, troubleshooting equipment, forklift, and various valves, pumps, instruments, and testing equipment.
• Read various gauges measuring temperatures, pressures, or flows, records readings, and may make adjustments and/or minor repairs.
• Sample loaded trucks and railcars and bring samples to the lab for quality control.
• Read technical information and take appropriate action, based on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID’s), Process Flow Diagrams (PFD’s), Emergency Response Manuals, Safe Work Practices (SWPs), and other relevant technical manuals.
• Check and maintains lubrication of heavy industrial rotating equipment.
• Report deficiencies, incidents, and requests repairs/improvements to the Lead Operator.
• Make entries to Operator Logbooks and communicate operating conditions to his/her relief.
• Cooperate with and assist other plant operators as required during startups, shutdowns, and emergencies.
• Participate in shift turnover with incoming crew members on process equipment status, fills out logbook, and receives instructions.
• 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 graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical data.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be able to work rotating 12-hour shifts (5:30 am to 5:30 pm and 5:30 pm to 5:30 am). This includes weekends and holidays.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, twist, crawl, walk, carry and lift weights up to 100lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders and work at heights over 150 feet.
• Ability to work outdoors for long periods of time in extreme weather conditions.
• Must be able to successfully obtain a TWIC card.
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player.

Our Values:

• 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

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.

Dyno Nobel does not accept unsolicited agency resumes without prior contract agreements for a specified role. Agencies should not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Dyno Nobel employees or any other organization location. Dyno Nobel is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.