Processing Operator II - North Plant Processing - 7p-7a

About the role

Processing Operator is responsible for operating dryer and mill room to process clay into a finished product, and applying inspection and test methods to determine product conformance.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains the milling, screening and drying processes.
• Understands internal customer needs and specifications and takes action to meet expectations.
• Understands process of feeding clay from the shed to dryer and communicates modifications needed to meet specifications.
• Adjusts equipment operating controls to modify product properties in response to specifications, raw material properties, ambient conditions, etc.
• Affirms standards are being met.
• Maintains equipment in the processing area.
• Performs daily routine maintenance of equipment.
• Performs basic repairs and works with maintenance personnel to complete other repairs as needed.
• Performs safety and mechanic inspections to maintain mill and dryer systems.
• Operates front-end loader and bobcat as needed.
• Acquire further training and proficiency in other job functions on processing team.
• Provides back-up support for other positions on the processing team.
• Provides back-up support to other departments as needed.
• Actively seeks and identifies improvement opportunities to reduce losses, and implements measures, in coordination with the full team to effect those improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must meet the assessment requirements for this position.
• Must possess basic mechanical skills.
• Must be able to visually monitor electronic equipment, cameras and control panels to be able to interpret the data and take appropriate actions.
• Must be able to read and comprehend product specifications.
• Must have basic understanding of process controls.
• Must understand all safety requirements and other communications.
• Must have good verbal communication skills.
• Must have the ability to use tools.
• Must be able to enter data into computer databases.
• Must be willing to make decisions within the scope of his responsibilities be accountable for those decisions.
• Must satisfy the spirit of WE CARE.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently.
• Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways and ladders frequently.
• Must be able to climb ladders up to 100 feet.
• Must be able to communicate clearly by radio, telephone, and in person.
• Must be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE including, but not limited to: Safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, dust mask, protective coveralls, and other as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment.
• Must meet all physical requirements of the position.