Production Laborer

For over three decades, Lyons Salt has provided superior deicing and agricultural salts from our mine in Lyons, KS. Our thriving business stems from commitment to our customers and a respect for every product request to help them better serve their clients. As a member of the team at Lyons Salt, you are contributing to personalized, responsive service day or night. Lyons Salt is proud to operate under one umbrella with other iconic salt companies including Morton Salt, Windsor Salt, and more. Job Summary Under the immediate supervision of a supervisor, the laborer performs at a basic level a variety of manual labor tasks in the mine and/or surface operations; many job assignments with emphasis on heavy equipment and reclamation duties as assigned. This person will perform all assigned process specifications and instructions safely and competently. The individual will report any malfunctions or abnormalities to their supervisor; ensuring that the machinery and safety equipment are in good working order and a high standard of housekeeping is maintained in their workplace.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform a variety of basic level work including manual labor tasks such as shoveling salt, cleaning floors, and assisting operators of all kinds on the various operations - start and stop, grease, and clean belt conveyors and crushers. Occasionally operate heavy mining equipment (Loaders, Drills, Telehandlers, Etc.) May handle explosives. May use hand drill, etc. Since operations is a specialized field, individual should have capabilities that will enable future qualification for more skilled operations jobs; as a matter of training, occasionally may perform some of these skilled jobs such as drilling holes, assisting powderman, etc. - may do hand scaling and other jobs as directed. Perform routine cleanup of required areas. Identify hazards, unsafe actions, and conditions that could result in damage to property, injury, and/or impacts to the environment and community. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities High degree of attention required to prevent injury to self and coworkers; promote safe workplace. Must be able to work safely in varying temperatures in the mine workplace, and outside year-round. Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds regularly. Must be able to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, and high-vis. Must be able to work overtime as necessary, including weekends. Must be able to work at heights as needed. Must be able to work different shifts. Normally requires less than (2) weeks' experience and training to qualify. Must pass pre-employment physical and background check. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account