Utility Operator

• 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 – Wilmington, CA
• For California based roles the expected hourly rate is $31.88

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Utility Operator to operate and monitor all production and packaging equipment.

This role is a great opportunity to join a successful, dynamic, and experienced team as utility operator.

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 Supervisor of Production and working in a challenging and exciting environment, you will be:

• Operating production equipment and ensuring equipment is operating correctly
• Operating the railcar moving and unloading equipment ensuring equipment is operating correctly
• Accurately completing packing slips
• Operating the ship loading equipment ensuring equipment is operating correctly also, installs and removes the ship loading tent
• 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 also, Washes and cleans process equipment according to prescribed standards
• Preventing the release of process material to the environment (air, water or soil) by monitoring the processes and taking corrective action as necessary

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
• Proficient in the use of all tools and equipment required to perform job
• 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.
• 401(k) matching program (company matched .35 per dollar up to 5% 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.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.