Production Worker

Production Worker

- A company with a world-class reputation for safety and performance

- Fostering collaborative team environment built on strong work ethics

- Excellent opportunity to develop your career and be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion – Wilmington, California

- For Wilmington California based roles the starting rate is $34.67 per hour increasing to $37.83 after 90 working days

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Production Worker to operate and monitor production and packaging equipment. Join our accomplished operations team and be a valued member of our successful and dynamic workforce.

This is a great opportunity to leverage your skills and passion for precision in a fast-paced and thriving production environment.

In addition to paying competitively and providing great benefits packages, we want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family. And because of our size and scale, there are many opportunities to learn, grow and do more than you ever thought possible.

Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor and working in a diverse team, you will be:

- Operating production equipment and ensuring equipment is operating correctly

- Collecting samples as required; submits samples to the lab as required and initiates corrective actions as indicated also, Collects and records process data in appropriate forms

- Conducting minor maintenance on equipment as needed including washing and cleaning process equipment.

- Working a 12-hour shift alternating between 3 and 4 days a week every other week.

What you'll bring

- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team

- High School Diploma or GED equivalent

- Valid and current state Driver License.

- Must be able to read, write and basic math

- Familiar with hand tools

- Ability to obtain TWIC access from TSA (Transportation Security Administration)

- Previous experience operating process/production equipment, forklift, and bobcat

What we offer

We are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress, we provide:

- A safety-focused and inclusive working environment

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

- A 5% of base pay Company contribution to save for your retirement needs.

- 401(k) matching program (company matched $.50 per dollar up to 6% of your base pay)

- Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.

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

- A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)

- Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.

- Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.

Where you’ll be working

This role is based in the Port of Los Angeles in the city of Wilmington, California. This historical site is one of the oldest operations in the Port of LA, some employees are third generation workers at this operation. The southern California area offers a vast array of activities for every lifestyle from camping, surfing, fishing, hiking, family parks, sports arenas, concerts and much more.

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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.