Mill Laborer

Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) is an Australian ASX 100 gold producer with four Tier-1 world-class projects located in highly prospective and low sovereign risk regions of Australia and North America. Northern Star is the largest Australian gold producer and among the top 10 gold miners globally. Northern Star continues to invest in building a strong asset base through strategic acquisitions and aggressive exploration to extend the mine lives across its world-class operations and generate earning accretive value for its Shareholders through operational effectiveness.

What do we offer?

• Vibrant hub of activity on site, with the ability to be part of successful and productive team 


• Permanent position and extended mine-life offering job security.


• Excellent remuneration package with bonuses. Insurances and 401K available after 1000 hours worked.


• Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their people.

What’s the role?

The Mill Laborer is a temporary position that reports to the Mill Supervisor, and the primary role is to perform heavy physical tasks as directed such as snow/ice removal, building, grounds & processing plant maintenance and providing general assistance to Mill Operators within the Processing Operations Department. Temporary roles often provide opportunities to transition into a full-time, permanent position within the company based on business needs and performance.

The specifics:

• Snow and ice removal


• Safely operate light vehicles and plant (eg, skid steer, bobcat, forklift)


• Maintain clean conveyor areas


• Clean out sumps


• General cleaning around mill operations


• Assist Mill Operators & Maintenance personnel as directed


• Use hand tools safely


• Ensure all safety related activities are undertaken in accordance with Company policy and MSHA


• requirements including Hazard IDs, pre-start checks, pre-start meetings, and incident reporting.


• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas.


• Other duties as required

Qualifications Required 

• Current Driver’s License. 

Desired Experience & Competencies

• Experience operating small equipment such as scissor lifts and forklifts.


• Capable of heavy physical labor, including shovelling for up to 8 hrs per day.


• Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly, from floor to chest without injury.


• Basic Computer literacy. 


• Good communication skills. 


• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.


• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations. 


• Be able to pass a background check and post offer physical.

Working a 14 day on, 7 day off rotating schedule up to 12.0 hours a day or more at a remote campsite.  Extreme conditions, including but not limited to extreme and changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area.

Employees are required to stay on site at the company provided camp during the work rotation. Camp facilities provide dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms. Dormitory rooms have a land line phone, great Wi-Fi & cable TV. Cell service is available through Wi-Fi. The Company provides a bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska.

Why join us?


When you join our Company, you join the Northern Star Team. You will be engaged in a dynamic work environment where you will be valued as an integral part of the team, and where you can develop and grow with our business.

Northern Star actively supports and contributes to the local community in which we operate. We are a proud supporter of the Veterans' Employment Commitment and recognise the advantage of a diversified workplace including diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and strive for workplace excellence.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Want to know more about Northern Star? Check out our website here: http://www.nsrltd.com/ or follow us on linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northern-star-resources-limited/

Shortlisting for this role will begin immediately. 

Candidates living in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Delta and Tok regions will be given first consideration.

Due to the large volume of applications, only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted.