Supply Specialist

Supply Specialist

• Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development
• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits 
• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion– Boron, California
• For California based roles the expected hourly rate is $29.73

About the role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a talented Supply Specialist who will contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the Supply Warehouse which involves receiving, inventorying, and distributing materials and supplies necessary to the efficient operation of the Borax Plan

This role is a great opportunity to join a world-class operations team and grow your career within Rio Tinto at our open pit Boron mine.

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 Maintenance and Services and working in a challenging and exciting environment, you will be:

• Transporting materials and supplies to appropriate delivery locations.
• Conducting inventory surveys of materials and supplies on hand.
• Determining reorder points and performs economic order quantity calculations.
• Initiating file changes on stocked items.
• Performing clerical tasks such as receipt inputs for inbound shipments and return-to-stores inputs, compiling and typing reports, filing documents, and entering data.
• Answering department telephones.
• Operating equipment as detailed below and as required by job duties.
• Adhering to and site-wide support Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality compliance standards
• Other duties and additional projects as assigned

What you’ll bring 

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• High School diploma or GED
• Valid state driver license
• Must be able to read and write English and possess good, basic mathematical skills
• Prior experience in inventory control and warehousing is preferred
• Must be computer literate. Must be detail-oriented and able to function in a fast-paced
• Environment, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and maintain a courteous, efficient manner

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.

About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents.

Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Where you will be working
Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We supply approximately 25% of the world’s demand for refined borates, minerals essential to life and modern living. We seek to create mutual value by working closely with our investment partners and host communities. Our 20 Mule Team Borax brand pays tribute to our first borates mining operation in Death Valley in 1872. 

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

 

Respect and Inclusion

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

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