Entry Level Mining​/Quarry Worker

Polycor Indiana Limestone is seeking a dedicated individuals to join our Quarry team, as a Sawyer. This physically demanding role involves operating heavy machinery and hand tools to extract and prepare stone from the quarry. As a member of our valued quarry team, you'll play a critical role in the stone production process, helping to cut and extract large blocks of stone for further processing.

Whether working underground or above ground, your contributions ensure the continued production of high-quality stone used in projects around the world. This is a hands-on role that offers the opportunity to work with impressive machinery in a unique and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate heavy machinery such as quarry saws, loaders, and material handling equipment
• Use hand tools (pick, shovel, sledgehammer, etc.) to prepare stone
• Remove mud from stone surfaces using hand tools and steam hoses
• Chip irregularities from stone slabs and cut notches to shape stone blocks
• Loosen and break stone using various tools (pick, crowbar, sledgehammer)
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Follow all Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures to ensure safety

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 60 lbs
• Ability to work in an underground mine, or surface level quarry environment
• Must be able to climb ladders and work in varying conditions
• Ability to work a 40-hour work week, plus occasional overtime

Experience & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience operating heavy equipment is a plus
• Some experience in construction, farming, or stone industry is a plus
• Basic computer skills or ability to learn company inventory tracking system
• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background and drug screening results

Position Details:

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Starting Pay: $19.00 per hour
• Attendance Bonus:
  Additional $1.00 per hour

Work Schedule:

• Schedule:
  
  6:00am - 2:00pm M-F (Overtime schedule 6-4)
• Saturdays as needed
• Location:
  
  Monroe County (Adams quarry)
• Location:
  
  Lawrence County (Empire quarry)
• Must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work

Benefits: We are proud to offer a benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, work-life balance, and future growth.

Invest in Your Future

• 401(k) Retirement Plan to help you grow long-term savings.
• Tuition Reimbursement to support ongoing learning and career development.

Protect Your Health & Wellbeing

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance to keep you and your family covered. (After 30 days)
• Company-Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance ($50,000 coverage) with the option to purchase supplemental life for yourself and dependents.
• Company-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability for peace of mind when life happens.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential support for life's challenges.

Paid Time Off that Grows with You

• 1 week of paid vacation after 6 months
• 2 weeks after your first full year
• Additional vacation increases with service.
• Enjoy 9 paid holidays each year plus personal days.

Perks That Make a Difference

• Parental Leave - 2 weeks of paid leave after 6 months of service.
• Annual Boot Allowance to keep you equipped on the job.
• Referral Program - bring great people aboard and earn rewards!

About Polycor: The Polycor Group is a world leader in the natural stone industry. Founded in Quebec City in 1987, Polycor employs over 1,000 people and has more than 80 quarries and 20 manufacturing plants in Canada, the United States and France. Its world-class reputation comes from a great legacy of stone work on historical landmarks and institutional, commercial and residential projects.

For more information, visit Polycor's website and follow the company on its various social networks such as Facebook, Linked In and Instagram.

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