Surface Operator

International Minerals Carlsbad, INC.is seeking a safety-focused Surface Operator to support its Storage and Loading operations. This position is responsible for the bulk loading of railcars and trucks, operating heavy equipment, completing general cleanup activities, and assisting coworkers with daily production requirements.

The successful candidate must complete all phases of the Storage and Loading training program and demonstrate proficiency through the required equipment qualification tests. The ideal candidate has heavy-equipment experience, works effectively with minimal supervision, and demonstrates dependability, initiative, and a strong commitment to workplace safety.

• Load bulk material into railcars and trucks safely and accurately.
• Operate front-end loaders, forklifts, dump trucks, shuttle wagons, vacuum trucks, and skid steers.
• Complete required training and equipment qualification tests for assigned machinery.
• Inspect equipment before use and report mechanical, operational, or safety concerns.
• Open and close railcar doors while using required fall-protection equipment.
• Perform work on top of railcars and in other elevated areas when assigned.
• Wash equipment, scales, and designated work areas.
• Assist with vacuum-truck activities and the removal of dust and accumulated material from tunnels.
• Clean screens, screws, tunnels, loading areas, and related production equipment.
• Perform manual cleanup using shovels, sledgehammers, power tools, and other approved equipment.
• Assist coworkers with loading, cleanup, equipment operation, and other production activities.
• Monitor storage and loading processes and recognize operational problems or equipment limitations.
• Identify and correct routine problems within the scope of the position.
• Follow operating instructions and learn new equipment, processes, and procedures.
• Maintain safe, clean, and orderly work areas.
• Use required personal protective equipment and follow all company safety rules and procedures.
• Encourage crew members to comply with established safety requirements.
• Perform additional surface production and storage and loading duties as assigned.

• High school diploma, GED, or trade school education.
• Ability and willingness to complete all phases of the Storage and Loading training program.
• Ability to complete the required qualification tests for assigned equipment.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate front-end loaders, forklifts, dump trucks, shuttle wagons, vacuum trucks, and skid steers.
• Basic knowledge of storage and loading processes and equipment.
• Ability to understand process interactions, equipment capabilities, and operational constraints.
• Ability to read, write, follow instructions, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to analyze operating conditions, monitor processes, and learn new procedures.
• Ability to plan assigned work and exercise sound independent judgment.
• Ability to identify and correct routine problems.
• Ability to use the tools and equipment required to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated dependability, good attendance, initiative, and commitment to safety.

• At least two years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Experience supporting storage, loading, shipping, rail, warehouse, mining, manufacturing, or industrial operations.
• Experience loading railcars or bulk-material trucks.
• Experience operating shuttle wagons, vacuum trucks, front-end loaders, forklifts, dump trucks, or skid steers.
• Experience working around conveyors, loading systems, screens, scales, and related production equipment.

The Surface Operator must be able to perform the essential functions of the…