Foresight Energy

Produces and sells Illinois Basin thermal coal

General Labor - Outby

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHillsboro, IL, USA$20 - $27.33 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Ability to work underground.
Ability to rotate shifts on a 24/7 basis.
Regular and punctual attendance.
Ability to communicate with all levels of mine management and co-workers.
Ability to lift bags of rock dust and operate a rock dust machine.
Ability to perform heavy labor, including moving bags of concrete, mandoors, wood cribbings, water pumps, and roofbolts.
Ability to set posts and roof supports and clean walkways.
Ability to hang ventilation curtain and install waterlines.
Ability to visually inspect the work area for hazards.
Ability to perform methane checks.
Ability to perform fill-in duties for other workers as necessary.
Ability to work independently without supervision.
Ability to organize and prioritize assigned tasks.
Strong attention to detail.
Minimum of one year of underground experience.

Responsibilities

Perform underground Outby labor duties, including operating a rock dust machine, moving materials and equipment, setting posts and roof supports, cleaning walkways, hanging ventilation curtain, installing waterlines, inspecting work areas for hazards, and performing methane checks.
Perform fill-in duties for other workers as necessary.

General Labor - Outby (Hillsboro, IL)

Foresight Energy · Hillsboro, United States · Full-time · Posted 2025-03-27

Workplace: on_site

Description

General Labor / Outby work - Underground

Requirements

Essential Functions:

Ability to work underground
Ability to rotate shifts on a 24/7 basis
Regular and punctual attendance
Ability to communicate with all levels of mine management and co-workers
Ability to lift bags of rock dust and operate rock dust machine
Ability to perform heavy labor, including the ability to move bags of concrete, mandoors, wood cribbings, water pumps, and roofbolts.
Ability to set posts and roof supports and clean walkways
Ability to hang ventilation curtain and install waterlines
Visually inspect work area for hazards
Perform methane checks
Ability to perform fill-in duties for other workers as necessary
Able to work independently without supervision
Ability to organize and prioritize assigned tasks
Strong attention to detail
Minimum 1-year experience UG

Benefits

In-experienced Outby Laborers are processed through a contracting service starting at $20.00 per hour. You may contact Jennmar Services if you don't meet the minimum 1-year experience.

Compensation at an attractive hourly rate starting at $23.42. Once First Class Certification has been obtained, you will move to $27.33.

In addition, there's potential to earn various bonuses based on safety, production metrics, and attendance.

At Foresight Energy, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer. We offer an outstanding wage and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays; vacation time; and so much more.

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About the Company

Foresight Energy

Produces and sells Illinois Basin thermal coal

Foresight Energy produces and sells thermal coal from underground mines in the Illinois Basin. Its affiliated mining operations extract coal with longwall and continuous-miner equipment, then process it in preparation plants for shipment. Electric utilities and industrial customers purchase coal in specified qualities and volumes for domestic use and export markets. The business coordinates mine operators, preparation facilities and transport access, including blending to specified quality and supplying customers by rail, barge and truck. Foresight Energy LLC was formed in 2006, and the group maintains its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: St. Louis, MO
Founded: 2006

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