Auto Bag Operator

U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. is a global performance materials company and is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its 124-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics, and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver more than 800 diversified products to customers across our end markets.

U.S. Silica's wholly-owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and SandBox Logistics™. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays, and non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics™ is a state-of-the-art leader in proppant storage, handling and well-site delivery, and is dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer, and more efficient. The company has 26 operating mines and processing facilities and two additional exploration stage properties across the United States and is headquartered in Katy, Texas.

JOB PURPOSE:

UNDERSTANDS THE AUTOMATIC BAG PLACER, AUTOMATIC PALLETIZER, INCLUDING THE STRETCH-WRAP MACHINE, DENSE PHASE 4, AND FULLER KINYON PROCEDURES.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Must be knowledgeable of product sampling plans.
• Must be able to program the in-line bag printer.
• Must be able to operate a stretch-wrap machine.
• Must be able to complete all quality control charts.
• Must prevent contamination of feed products with activated adsorbents and catalysts.
• Must understand the use of PPE.
• Must know the location of all pertinent electrical disconnects and completely understands the Lock Out/Tag Out procedure.
• MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL DOWN TIME TRACKING FORMS
• Must be able to operate a fork truck.
• Must be knowledgeable of the location and use of safety showers and fire extinguishers in the area.
• Must keep work area clear and clean of all trash, debris, and excess clay spillage.
• Possesses a thorough understanding both of job-related safety hazards, safe lifting techniques and operating procedures of the forklift and properly fill out safety inspections for forklifts as per Mobile Equipment Inspection Form.
• Must follow all applicable procedures and work instructions to assure feed products, adsorbents and catalysts are manufactured to meet customer specifications.
• Responsible to meet site safety requirements and quality and food/feed safety requirements
• Other similar duties, as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• High School Diploma/GEDMSHA Part 46 training (24 hours) before starting position on safety and site-specific hazards ISO training required
• Must have basic reading, writing
• Successful bidders must meet basic skills minimum requirements pursuant to Article V Paragraph 7 of the agreement. On the job training for 30 days per union contract book.
• Must be able to pass basic skills job specific test. MSHA Part 46 (24 hrs.) training before starting position on safety and site-specific hazards.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.
• Must be trained on all ISO 9002 procedures.
• Must have basic math skills
• Must be able to troubleshoot
• Must have a valid MS driver’s license

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.