General Laborer

General Laborer

- Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion.

- Join an industry-leading business that offers outstanding personal development and global career opportunities.

- The hourly rate for this role in California is $24.20

About the role

We are looking for a General Laborer to join our mining team at Boron Operations.

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the flexibility to support the lifestyle that works best for you and your family. With our global reach and scale, you’ll find plenty of chances to learn new skills, grow your career, and take on exciting challenges.

We prioritize safety in every moment and every move. With the right tools and a strong support system, you’ll be empowered to do your best work safely and confidently.

While working and reporting to the Maintenance & Services Supervisor, your duties will include:

- Proficiently utilizing a range of small tools including shovels, pinch bars, sledgehammers, brooms, and more. Operate machinery such as bobcats, forklifts, sweepers, condors, scissor lifts, and jackhammers to efficiently accomplish comprehensive equipment and facility cleanup tasks.

- Loading and unloading railroad cars and trucks to ensure safe and efficient logistics operations.

- Providing services for office setup and relocation, including lifting and transporting furniture, equipment or appliances. Installing items such as pictures and shelves to create functional and comfortable workspaces.

- Contributing to general cleanup efforts, assisting with painting, insulation, and supporting production activities as necessary.

What you’ll bring

- Your commitment to keep each other safe.

- A high school diploma or GED.

- A valid state driver's license.

- The availability to work flexible schedules.

- The basic literacy and numeracy skills to support daily tasks and communication.

What we offer

We are committed to providing a generous benefits package to recognize your contributions, your way of thinking and your hard work. Therefore, our benefits include:

- A safety-focused and inclusive working environment.

- Access to family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.

- A 401(k)-matching program in which the company matches .35 per dollar up to 5% of your base pay.

- A generous employee share program which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto shares.

- Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: paid time off, paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.

- A favorable child-caregiver leave program.

- Ongoing Employee Assistance Program for you and your family to address educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.

- Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to incentives to support your wellbeing.

Where you’ll be working

Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We supply approximately 25% of the world’s demand for refined borates, minerals essential to life and modern living. Our 20 Mule Team Borax brand pays tribute to our first borates mining operation in Death Valley in 1872.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.