What are the responsibilities and job description for the MATERIALS TECHNICIAN position at Grupo PROMAX?
Waelz Sustainable Products, LLC (WSP) is owned by Zinc Nacional in Monterey Mexico. Zinc Nacional is a subsidiary of Grupo Promax. ZN has a long history of operating a safe, efficient and sustainable business. Zinc Nacional has nearly seven decades of expertise in producing zinc oxide from mine ore and steel mill byproducts. Zinc oxide is an important ingredient in many consumer products including sun block, diaper rash cream, cosmetics, and dietary supplements to name a few.
MATERIALS TECHNICIAN
JOB SUMMARY :
The Materials Technician will handle the receipt of inbound and outbound materials at the facility. Will also support the safe movements of railcars around the plant to load and unload material.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Must perform all duties and activities in a manner that is aligned with our company values : Humility, Integrity, Innovation, Open to Change, Collaboration, Excellence, and Customer Focus.
- Have general working knowledge of all plant equipment (conveyors, baghouses, dryers, Kiln, vacuum systems, Pelletizer, etc.).
- Will receive inbound EAF dust, anthracite (Rail and trucks) and process outbound shipments of Waelz Zinc Oxide and Waelz Iron Product.
- Will operate and maintain truck washing station and equipment.
- Will operate Geiger counter, scales, sampling equipment and other related equipment.
- Safely maneuver the Track mobile and railcars for loading and unloading
- Safely places railcars in designated areas for railroad switches.
- Ability to communicate with the logistics, production, management, and other cross-functional teams.
- Assist with various railcar repair jobs such as maintaining, cleaning, and repair.
- Assist with performing routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs of railcars and other equipment.
- Must be able to handle basic administrative activities related to shipping / receiving materials such as inspection forms, bill of ladings, data input (ie. Scalehouse) and verifying / signing manifests.
- Assist with monitoring and maintaining the plant processes / equipment in a safe & environmentally sound manner meeting quality, production, and recovery goals.
- Will operate mobile equipment including forklifts, track mobile, telehandlers, scissor lifts, vacuum sweepers, front-end loaders, golf carts etc.
- Must be able to take and follow direction.
- Communicate well with others.
- Collect and record various data throughout the facility.
- Sweeps, Cleans, organizes, stocks, and otherwise maintains areas, parts, tools, and supplies utilizing Lean / 5S methods.
- Assist with maintenance as needed.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SILLS / ABILITIES :
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TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS :
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