Miner 5 - New Hire (East Tennessee Mines)
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
This job provides starting pay of $22.00/hour with the opportunity to increase at a rapid pace. Full benefits provided effective first day of following month after hire. Everything you need to start job and work will be provided (training, boots, shirts, and PPE). PTO starts accruing at day one. Must be able to pass physical, background check and drug test.
MINER
Nyrstar is a leading global multi-metals company, producing significant quantities of essential resources - zinc and lead, as well as other metals such as silver, gold and copper. We are present across the globe with Mining and Smelting Operations in North America, South America, Europe and Australia and our Corporate Headquarters is located in Zurich, Switzerland. Nyrstar employs over 7,000 people over five continents and is listed on NYSE Euronext Brussels under the symbol NYR.
www.nyrstar.com
Overview Of The Role
Reporting to management, the purpose of this role is to support production at the East Tennessee mining operations.
Key Accountabilities
Meets attendance requirementsFollows instructionsDemonstrates understanding of mining processWorks well with othersFollows MSHA and company safety policiesAsks questions when uncertainWorks independently or with minimal supervisionCan use/operate basic hand and power toolsWears/uses proper PPE required for the job at all timesUnderstands basic mathematical calculations
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
Department: Internal & External
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
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