What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Operator position at Imerys?
The Company
Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.
Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.
The Position
Utility Operator
Job Summary
Summary:
Operate the mills, bagger operator, car cleaner, loader operator when someone is off sick, on vacation. Clean on both ends of the plant when not covering people off.
24 hour notice if off shifts must be covered.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Loader
1. Complete pre-shift safety inspection sheet
2. Operate front-end loader to transport and blend clay from various stockpiles to different mills as identified by mill operator according to product specification.
Mill operator
1. Move controls to set specifications and start the machine. Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls as needed or when automatic programming is faulty/ machines malfunction
2. Perform in-process product testing to ensure quality according to set specifications. Record test results on quality reports submitted to the lab.
3. Observe machine operation and use quality tests (with emphasis on moisture & grind) to make adjustments to controls/ crude mix to ensure conformance within specification tolerances and efficient machine operation.
Bagger
1. Operate Bagger, super sacker, palletizer, and forklift; to include troubleshooting the equipment when running slowly or when it stops running.
2. Clean machinery, equipment, and work areas to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions; to include a daily end-of-shift work area cleanup.
3. Manually weigh bags to ensure conformance to specifications.
4. Manually reposition bags on pallets when necessary.
Car cleaner
1. Communicate with Shift Foreman to see what is scheduled to ship.
2. Inspect and clean all railcars.
3. Record all seals and place them on the bottom of the cars.
4. Place blue flags up after the train leaves.
5. Clean work area to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions.
Plant cleaner
1. Run sweeper
2. Clean assigned areas determined by Plant management
3. Perform other duties as assigned by Plant managment.
Skill/knowledge Requirement:
1. Safety protocols for operating all above mentioned systems.
2. Routine equipment maintenance.
Required Activities: Frequent standing and walking. Carrying and lifting up to 100 lbs.
Education/Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent
Position Type
Full time
and
Permanent
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To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered.
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.
To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered.
IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.
