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Ensures strict compliance with explosive safety, handling, storage, issue, and accountability requirements. Requirements: * Minimum of 8 years aviation maintenance experience with at least 4 years ...

Ensures strict compliance with explosive safety, handling, storage, issue, and accountability requirements. Requirements: * Minimum of 8 years aviation maintenance experience with at least 4 years ...

Ensures strict compliance with explosive safety, handling, storage, issue, and accountability requirements. Requirements: * Minimum of 8 years aviation maintenance experience with at least 4 years ...

Ensures compliance with explosive safety, handling, storage, and accountability requirements applicable to the work center. Requirements: * Minimum of 3 years aviation ordnance or armament systems ...

Ensures compliance with explosive safety, handling, storage, and accountability requirements applicable to the work center. Requirements: * Minimum of 3 years aviation ordnance or armament systems ...

Ensures compliance with explosive safety, handling, storage, and accountability requirements applicable to the work center. Requirements: * Minimum of 3 years aviation ordnance or armament systems ...

Skilled Ski Patrol

Kirkwood, CA · On-site

$21 - $25.05/hr

Avalanche mitigation and explosives handling * Snowmobile operating Job requirements: * Be 18+ or 21+ years old before November 1, 2026 * Have a high school diploma or equivalent * Be an EXPERT skier ...

Skilled Ski Patrol

Kirkwood, CA · On-site

$21 - $25.05/hr

Avalanche mitigation and explosives handling * Snowmobile operating Job requirements: * Be 18+ or 21+ years old before November 1, 2026 * Have a high school diploma or equivalent * Be an EXPERT skier ...

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How much do explosive handling jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for explosive handling in California is $22.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $24.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is explosive handling?

An Explosive Handling job involves the safe transportation, storage, inspection, and disposal of explosives and hazardous materials. Professionals in this role follow strict safety protocols to prevent accidents and ensure compliance with regulations. They may work in industries such as defense, construction, mining, or demolition. Training and certification in handling explosives are typically required.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in explosive handling?

To thrive in Explosive Handling, you need specialized knowledge of explosives, safety protocols, and governmental regulations, often validated by certifications like a CDL with hazmat endorsement or military equivalent. Competence with detection and disposal equipment, electronic monitoring systems, and safety gear is crucial. Attention to detail, calmness under pressure, and strong teamwork skills are highly valued in this field. These qualifications are vital to ensure the safety of yourself and others while handling hazardous materials in compliance with strict industry standards.

What is a typical work environment like for explosive handling professionals?

Explosive handling professionals often work in highly controlled environments such as military bases, mining operations, demolition sites, or specialized manufacturing facilities. The role requires strict adherence to safety protocols and frequently involves working as part of a specialized team alongside engineers, safety officers, and project managers. Daily tasks may include inspecting, transporting, or disposing of explosives, conducting safety drills, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. While the work is demanding and requires constant focus, it is highly structured to prioritize the safety of all personnel involved.

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Infographic showing various Explosive Handling job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $46,611 per year, or $22.4 per hour.

Lead Magazine Keeper & Inventory Control Specialist

Dyno Nobel

Lincoln, CA • On-site

$30 - $36/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago


Dyno Nobel rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job description

*This position pays $30 - $36 an hour DOE*

Expected Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in commercial explosives, manufacturing and blasting technology, delivering innovative solutions to the mining, quarry, construction, and seismic industries. With a legacy of safety, performance, and technical excellence, Dyno Nobel is known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in commercial explosives-helping customers optimize operations, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact. Backed by a team of dedicated professionals and a commitment to continuous improvement, Dyno Nobel sets the standard for reliable and responsible blasting manufacturing and services worldwide.

What You'll Do

As the a Lead Magazine Keeper, you will manage the inventory of explosives, repair parts, and consumable tooling to ensure optimal stock levels. Maintains precise transaction records while overseeing the security and upkeep of magazines and other storage areas. Other duties include:

  • Directs order fulfillment by pulling inventory from bills of lading and when called upon, safely securing products onto delivery trucks and mobile pumping equipment. 
  • Oversee the receiving process, including physical inspection, accurate logging, and orderly storage of returned or incoming goods.
  • Manage inventory and stocking levels for explosives goods, stocked parts, tooling, accessories and consumables. Count and reconcile monthly.
  • Ensures compliance to ATF regulatory law and ensures accurate inventory of explosives, count and reconcile monthly.
  • Inventory management: coordinate deliveries and confirm counts
  • Ensure proper storage and handling of goods
  • Performs monthly inspections of site, facility, fire and safety equipment
  • Track, report and delegate renewal for permits and licensing
  • Takes an active role in ensuring products are available to meet the customer's demand and company's targets for inventory turns.
  • Manage and accurately perform order fulfilment duties, staging and or loading explosives for delivery
  • Accurately record all transactions (inbound and outbound)
  • Manage consumption and allocation of parts, accessories and consumables
  • Coordinates deliveries, physically receives and confirms counts, directs and participates in proper stocking and restocking of goods.
  • Timely and accurately process all explosives goods receipts with "Lazer Software".
  • Coordinate to ensure information validity in Manager Plus and other Maintenance software

What We're Looking For:

  • 5 years related warehouse experience
  • Knowledge and ability to use computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, and ordering systems.
  • Advanced skills in application and use of Excel
  • Previous experience with enterprise resource planning software, SAP preferred
  • Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives.
  • Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player

What We Offer:

  • 3 weeks vacation + 12 paid holidays + PTO days
  • Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
  • Up to a 4% 401k match PLUS additional company contribution from 1% to 5% based on years of service
  • Generous tuition reimbursement program
  • Generous paid parental leave
  • Friendly and supportive coworkers

Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere

Value People - Respect, Recognize & Reward

Think Customer. Everyone. Every day

Treat the Business as our Own

Care for the Community & our Environment

Challenge & Improve the Status Quo

Deliver on our Promises

Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

*Dyno Nobel does not accept unsolicited agency resumes without prior contract agreements for specified role. Agencies should not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Dyno Nobel employees or any other organization location. Dyno Nobel is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.*

Employment Type: Full time

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Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry, and you can be a part of something big!

Industry

Coal, metals and minerals mining

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Salt Lake City, UT, US

Year founded

1865

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