Shop Helper

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day.

Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P Mid Cap 400 index.

We are hiring a Shop Helper at our Coos Bay, OR operation. In this role, you’ll perform a variety of tasks to help the shop run smoothly.

• Wage: $19.00 per hour
• Benefits:
  Full non-union company benefit program.

• Wash trucks, run parts, fuel small vehicles, assist the purchasing agent with inventory control, perform light janitorial, assist mechanics and shop personnel with other duties as directed.

• 18 years old.
• Proven work experience that demonstrates reliability.
• Experience with the operation of small trucks pulling a trailer; small flatbeds preferred.
• Experience operating various small hand tools.
• Ability to drive company vehicle locally and long distances.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift, stoop, bend and carry various tools and parts throughout the workday.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, state and federal regulations.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record with no major violations in the past 3 years.

Knife River Materials is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing, physical capacities test and background check.

If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:

Knife River Materials

PO Box 1145

Medford OR 97501

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.