What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Operator position at U.S. Silica Company?
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operator will perform a pre-shift inspection of packaging line including machines. Note any defects found during pre-shift/area inspections. Give report to shift lead person. Write fault reports based on pre-shift/area inspection reports. Give report to shift lead person.
- Operate robot. Operate automatic palletizer.
- Operate wrapper at both warehouses.
- Operate Parson’s line.
- Operate bag valve machine.
- Monitor the packaging line to ensure there are no jams or equipment failure.
- Remove broken and light weight bags
- Dump broken bags and refeed product
- Stacks or re-stacks 10, 25 and 50 pound bags on pallets as required.
- Replenish packaging materials such as stretch wrap, labels, etc.
- General plant/warehouse clean-up, including but not limited to, sweeping with push broom, cleaning in and around the stretch wrap machine and warehouse floors, etc.
- Operate propane powered floor sweeper in warehouse as needed.
- Pick up trash, empty trash cans and containers.
- Must know the locations of all first aid kits, emergency eye wash stations, ear plugs, and safety harnesses. Conduct SLAM prior to performing each task.
- Report any problems to immediate lead person/supervisor.
- In addition to the above, tasks and projects may be added on a temporary or permanent basis as deemed necessary by management.
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- High School Education or Equivalent.
- Minimum of 1 year of in similar capacity preferably in mining.
- Must complete 24 hours of new miner safety training and receive refresher course every year. Shipping/warehouse experience preferred. Must be task trained by approved trainer prior to operating any equipment or machinery.
- Must be able to communicate effectively. Willing to work in a hot, cold, dusty, and noisy environment. Adhere to safety rules and regulations. Willing to work all areas of the Packaging Department when needed. Work as part of a team. Must be available to work any shift and weekends as assigned.
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.
