Job Details

U.S. Silica is a leading producer of industrial minerals essential to modern life. With $1B+ in annual revenue, 26 production facilities, and industry-leading last-mile logistics for the oil & gas sector, we supply high-quality silica, diatomaceous earth, clay, and other materials to industries ranging from energy and construction to food & beverage.

As a portfolio company of Apollo Global Management, we are positioned for strategic growth in both our Oil & Gas and Industrial segments. For more than 100 years, our products and innovations have helped make the world cleaner, safer, and more energy-efficient.

Fill, lift (up to 50 pounds), stencil and stack bags of diatomaceous earth on pallet up to seven-foot-high per customer requirements by performing the following duties. Subject to temporary duty in other departments.

Essential Job Functions

• Package powder products for customer orders required
  
  • Coordinate with fork operator to properly configure robotic stacker and package product with correct weights, bag type, pallets, and quality related requirements per work instructions.
  • Monitor weights, stenciling and other order components, adjust and complete quality related documents as required.
  • Fill bags (small bags/bulk bags) and palletize product per order work instructions.
  • Utilize equipment vibrators as necessary to maximize operational productivity
• Maintain a safe work environment utilizing workplace exams, S.L.A.M., and LOTOTO. Complete all documentation as required
• General plant cleanup, including but not limited to, sweeping with push broom and vacuuming warehouse floors, cleaning hoppers and taking waste to the landfill, picking up trash, cutting/pulling weeds, painting with a paint brush, roller or sprayer, conducting cycle counts (physical inventory) of finished products/raw materials/supplies, filing paperwork, conducting safety audits (looking for unsafe conditions or unsafe acts) and other inspections, assist with data entry, quality analysis and equipment calibrations.
• Help safety manager prepare safety training and present training to other employees.
• Operate a forklift for the maintenance, production and shipping departments, attend extra training classes.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education, Experience and Skills

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Upon Hire: Mine Safety & Health Administration New Miner Training, HazCom and ISO training
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to employees of the organization. Listens and gets clarification. Writes clearly and informatively.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Presents numerical data effectively
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must follow all statutory, regulatory and organizational procedures to protect the environment from hazardous waste exposure.
• Must follow all Federal and State Safety Regulations, and company safety policies/procedures; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Aid in correcting unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.
• Ability to learn how to operate equipment safely and efficiently, such as packers, robot stacker, bulk bagger, stencil cutter and scales.
• Uses time efficiently; Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate
• Ability to work in confined spaces and elevated locations.

U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. Silica is a smoke- and drug-free workplace. The above description is intended to capture the essential functions of the job, nature and level of work as of the preparation date. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be required of the position. This job description may be modified at any time with or without notice.

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