Forklift Loader

U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. is a global performance materials company and is a member of the Russell 2000. The company is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its 123-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: 

Drives gasoline, liquefied gas, or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift, boom, scoop, lift beam and swivel hook, fork grapple, or clamps, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Efficiently operate forklift safely
• Ability to load and unload 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
• 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 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

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

REQUIRED:

• High School diploma is required or general education degree (GED).

PREFERRED: 

• Prefer six (6) months’ work experience in shipping environment.
• Must have at least 1-year forklift operating experience.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, both written and verbal, in the English language.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-tasking skills a must.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Possess an excellent operation and safety record.
• Strong customer service skills required.
• Consistently at work and on time, meet schedules and deadlines on time.
• Follows instructions, Responds to management direction.
• Follow all statutory, regulatory, and organizational procedures to protect the environment from hazardous waste exposure.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Ability to work in confined as spaces and elevated locations.

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.