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Plant Operator Laborer - Mining or Quarry Experience Required

Washington Rock Quarries
Orting, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2026

We are looking for someone with Mining or Quarry Experience

Job description

Perform a variety of tasks on and around production plant. Supporting plant operator in daily tasks ranging from plant operations to plant maintenance to plant clean up.

Job Duties

  • Perform a variety of manual tasks to operate and maintain stationary mining equipment
  • Safely operate skid steer, manlift, and forklift
  • Maintain a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day
  • Conduct work wearing proper PPE
  • Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to follow instructions and work independently to complete daily work assignments
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing
  • Ability to wear PPE to include but not limited to Hi-Vis, safety glasses, hard hat, ear plugs, safety boots and fall protection/harness
  • Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely
  • Ability to meet attendance requirements with dependability and consistency

Education/Requirements:

  • Heavy equipment operation in a mine site a plus
  • Proper paperwork to document that you are authorized to work in the US
  • Pass Pre-employment drug test and background check
  • This is a safety sensitive position.

Physical Demands:

  • Working hours may exceed 10-hour shifts. Typical shift is M-F 6am-4pm Saturday half days.
  • This job requires working outside in all kinds of weather.
  • Attention to safety when working on and around mining equipment and moving machinery.

Pay: $21.00/hr - $28.00/hr

Job Type: Full Time

Expected Hours: 40-55hrs per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Pre-Employment Drug and Background Screenings

· Washington Rock is a Drug-Free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen required.

· Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Washington Rock provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

E-Verify Statement

E-Verify allows us to confirm the employment authorization of newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire’s completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification within three days of starting employment. For information regarding E-Verify, visit the E-Verify site.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

  • Orting, WA 98360: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $28

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