Plant Operator

About the role

We are currently looking for experienced Plant Operators to join our Production team at our Blair facility. The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00 with a $1.00 night shift differential.

Responsibilities

• Communicates processing instructions to Grounds Crew to: Install, maintain, or repair hoses, pumps, filters, or screens. Maintain processing equipment using hand tools. Inspect machines for hazards, operating efficiencies, malfunctions, wear, or leaks. Remove clogs, defects, or impurities from machines, tanks, conveyors, screens, or other processing equipment. Remove material from discharge outlets to prevent material buildup.
• Maintains logs of instrument readings, test results, and shift production. Saves production information in a computer database.
• Trains the Quality Assurance Program and test processes as required by Quality Management System.
• Examines samples visually or by hand to verify quality (e.g., clarity, quality, texture, or consistency).
• Uses hand-held mobile radio units to coordinate tasks and resources.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor.
• Communicates with loader operators to direct flow/pace of sand feed.
• Works cooperatively to comply with facility-wide environmental and quality management systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• MSHA training and experience are required.
• Knowledge and skill to operate basic heavy equipment pieces.
• Prior experience as a Plant Operator in both Wet and Dry plants.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Must be a self-starter and work with minimal supervision.
• Good judgment is required.
• Must be adaptable and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have high safety standards for self and others.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate effectively with others.
• Must be willing to work any assigned shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Must be able to read.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees, as well as coverage for eligible dependents (first day of the month following 30 days of employment).
• Health Savings Account and Health Reimbursement Arrangement with employer contributions.
• Employer-paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match.
• Paid Time Off.
• 9 annual paid Holidays.

Schedule

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

Experience

• Plant Operator: 1 year (Required)