Kiln Process Attendant

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Benefits

• 401(k) Plan: Company matches a portion of employee contributions and provides an additional employer-funded contribution, regardless of employee participation, to support long-term retirement savings.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Reimbursement for 100% of approved eligible education expenses after six months of employment to support continued learning and career advancement.
• Vacation and Holiday Pay: Paid vacation and recognized company-paid holidays to support work-life balance.
• Health Savings & Wellness Benefits: Employer HSA contributions for medical plan participants, a comprehensive wellness program, and $100 annually toward a gym membership.
• Disability & Employee Assistance Coverage: Company-provided disability insurance and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health, financial, and personal support resources.
• Incentive Program: Eligibility for performance-based incentive opportunities aligned with individual and organizational success.
• Career Growth & Development Opportunities: Access to professional development resources and opportunities within a growing, global organization.
• Student Loan Reimbursement: Assistance coming soon.

About the Role

The Kiln Process Attendant assists in everyday functions of the operations including limestone crusher circuit, kiln, product transport, utilities, and ancillary processes.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily data collection checklist.
• Collect daily silo measurements.
• Collect samples from the limestone kiln-feed, coal belts, cooler, or firing hood, and analyze samples for quality control.
• Check lubrication levels and test kiln diesel auxiliary engine.
• Walk the plant and inspect belts, screens, screws, feeders, and kiln. Report any issues or faults on equipment in a timely manner.
• Perform housekeeping tasks: clean grates, screens, chutes, hoppers, and maintain clean work areas including catwalks and platforms.
• Inspect and clean pre-heater rams with the pressure washer.
• Effectively communicate with team members, including radio communication with Supervisor and Control Room Operator.
• Operate mobile equipment for continued kiln feed, emptying reject bins, coal bins, etc.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: At least 1 year of working in an industrial environment required. Experience working in a lime kiln crushing plant is a plus.
• Certifications: MSHA part-46 Certified Miner certificate is a plus.
• Licenses: Valid Driver’s License preferred.
• Knowledge: Basic maintenance knowledge of belts, conveyors, screens, feeders, etc. required. Basic industrial knowledge, including applying safety standards in accordance with MSHA, is preferred.
• Skills: Basic use of Microsoft Office and inspection and timely reporting skills are required.
• Abilities: Ability to learn specific MLC operating procedures, collect samples, and operate mobile equipment.
• Behaviors: Effective communication, ability to work independently or on a team, and task-oriented.

MLC, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions. With over a century in business, MLC has built a reputation on quality, safety, sustainability, and service. Our expanding global footprint includes production and distribution facilities in the U.S. and the UK.