Production 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.

The Production Operator will approach this role as a strong business partner to the Plant and Mine. This position is responsible for packaging aggregate products for customer orders. In addition, the packaging operator must keep the machinery and general area clean in in safe operating condition.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Operate packaging machinery. Ensure proper package and pallet are used per work instructions.
• Operate forklift for production and loading and unloading trucks with product. Complete paperwork for shipping and production department. Create, read, and follow loading diagrams.
• Inspect equipment for defects before, during and after shifts and submits report indicating equipment condition. Perform maintenance on packaging machinery. Keep the equipment clean and presentable.
• General plant cleanup, including but not limited to cleaning with broom, squeegee, vacuum, shovel. Picking up trash, cutting/pulling weeds, painting, filing paperwork, assisting with quality related testing, calibrations, monitoring and inspections. Operating a forklift for maintenance, or shipping departments. Assisting with inventory needs, conducting safety and quality related audits and training as qualified.
• Other tasks and job duties as assigned

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)' or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must be able to operate a forklift for the maintenance, production, or shipping departments
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-tasking skills a must.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to complete basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide) as well as compute rates and ratios
• Must have ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in variety of situations.
• Must have computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheets, email and internet.

U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability or veteran status. 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.