Mill Operations Laborer

Location: Red Dog Mine, AK, United States

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time

Workplace Type: On-site

About Red Dog

Red Dog Operations is both the largest critical minerals mine in the United States and one of the largest zinc mines in the world. In 1982, Red Dog was developed through a partnership between Teck and the land‑owner NANA, an Alaska Native corporation owned by the Iñupiat of northwest Alaska. The partnership between Teck and NANA ensures real benefits for the local Iñupiat community, while recognizing there is still more to do as we advance our commitment to sustainable practices and meaningful engagement.

Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world's largest producers of zinc concentrate, is recruiting for a Cleanup Laborer.

Rotation schedule will be 2 weeks on‑site with 1 week off‑site.

Reporting to the Mill Shift Supervisor.

• Perform general housekeeping/clean‑up of mill waste and scrap material during peak times; sweep floors and shovel dust and waste material/ore/concentrate; blow down buildings, including roof areas; identify critical equipment and protect it from water damage when washing down; wash down buildings inside and out with plant‑service water systems and high‑pressure mobile systems.
• Assist with organization of mill area as requested.
• Utilize small equipment such as a bobcat for larger spills/cleanups.
• Communicate effectively with other operators, colleagues and supervisor about assigned tasks and ensuring carryover and updates of completed tasks throughout the shift.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of environmental risks and hazards as well as comply with safety policies and procedures (MSHA and Red Dog EMS training) and ensure daily workplace inspections are done in order to accurately identify and correct workplace hazards.
• Ensure compliance with all established policies and standard operating procedures and advise coworkers and visitors of such policies and procedures as required.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Able to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Capable of wearing PPE including hard hat, respirator, safety glasses, steel‑toed boots, hearing protection, or any other personal protective equipment.
• Able to follow directions.
• Be a team player.
• Work outdoors with a potential exposure to extreme climatic conditions.
• A desire to advance to higher levels in the competency development system by training and becoming proficient at specific tasks and duties in the Mill Operations department.

Working Conditions:

• Access: Fly in, fly out.
• Schedule:
  
  We offer a two‑weeks on / one‑week off rotational schedule.
• Accommodation: Our modern facilities, including dedicated spaces for group and individual physical activities, weights, cardio equipment, movie rooms, theme nights, and modern accommodation complexes. All meals are provided, making it easier for you to focus on your work and well‑being.
• Culture: At Red Dog, we believe in fostering a safe and healthy environment for all our employees. We are proud to be a drug and alcohol‑free workplace and will include a drug test as part of our hiring process.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free hiring process. Accommodations are available upon request, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.