Paste Plant Operator | Kellogg, ID

Job Description

Company: Bunker Hill Mining Corporation
Location: Kellogg, Idaho, United States (On-site)
Category: Mining Operations and Production
Job Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Mid-Level

Job Summary
Bunker Hill Mining Corporation is seeking a Paste Plant Operator to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the surface paste plant system at Bunker Hill Mine in Kellogg, Idaho.

This role is responsible for producing engineered backfill material that supports underground mining operations, helping maintain production continuity, ground stability, and regulatory compliance in an industrial mining environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn, operate, monitor, start, stop, and control the surface paste plant system used to produce and pump backfill material underground
• Monitor process parameters and maintain operations within established operating limits
• Perform routine workplace and equipment inspections to identify safety, environmental, or operational hazards
• Document inspection results and communicate outstanding issues at the end of each shift
• Conduct detailed inspections and coordinate corrective actions or maintenance follow-up as required
• Identify equipment issues and initiate maintenance requests
• Coordinate, receive, and track cement deliveries to ensure accurate inventory control and reporting
• Perform sampling activities at required intervals in accordance with procedures
• Apply process knowledge and equipment fundamentals to troubleshoot operating issues
• Execute lockout/tagout procedures in compliance with site safety standards
• Operate plant systems in compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures
• Collaborate with team members to complete tasks safely and efficiently
• Maintain reliable attendance and consistent adherence to safe work practices
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Work on a rotating schedule that includes both day and night shifts

Qualifications

• Previous operator experience in mining, mineral processing, paste plant, mill, manufacturing, or other industrial plant environments
• Basic mechanical aptitude with a willingness to learn about plant systems and processes
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing competing priorities
• Basic computer skills for data entry, reporting, and inventory tracking
• Strong commitment to workplace safety with a proven record of safe work practices
• History of reliable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to read, understand, and follow operating procedures and safety documentation
• Ability to accurately complete logs, reports, and inspection documentation
• Familiarity with cement handling, slurry or pumping systems, regulated industrial or mining environments, and lockout/tagout procedures preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely perform all essential job functions in varying environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures
• Ability to work in outdoor and industrial environments with exposure to noise, dust, and vibration
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, and work on elevated platforms for extended periods
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment within site-defined limits
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment for extended durations
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate controls, valves, tools, and instrumentation
• Ability to work 12-hour, rotating day and night shifts

Why This Role Matters
This role is critical to supporting safe underground mining operations by producing engineered backfill material, maintaining paste plant reliability, and helping ensure production continuity and ground stability at Bunker Hill Mine.

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