Packing Tech 1

U.S. Silica is a global performance materials company and a leading producer of commercial silica used in a wide range of industrial applications and in the oil and gas industry. 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, dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer and more efficient.

During our 121-year history, we have developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics and materials science that enable us to produce and cost-effectively deliver over 400 diversified product types to customers across our end markets. As of December 31, 2020, we operated 23 production facilities across the United States. We control 489 million tons of reserves of commercial silica, which can be processed to make 197 million tons of finished products that meet American Petroleum Institute ("API") frac sand specifications, and 79 million tons of reserves of diatomaceous earth, perlite, and clays.

The Company is headquartered in Katy, Texas, and has an office located in Reno, Nevada.

This position is located in Lovelock, NV

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• General plant and workstation cleanup, including but not limited to, sweeping with push broom and vacuuming warehouse floors, cleaning all spillage and/or garbage/waste hoppers and taking waste to the landfill
• Pack paper bags of varied weights while maintaining bag weights within a specified range and troubleshooting packer equipment. Ability to set target weights, dribble/bulk set point, and use preact on packing controls in at least one DE mill.  Use 50lb weight to check/calibrate packaging equipment. 
• Collect samples from the packaging and production process areas as part of packaging process
• Bulk bag filling, weighing, sampling, and 1000lb weight verification of bulk bag machines
• Bulk hopper car loading & sampling
• Palletizer operation-Ability to set layers and change bag patterns, and understand how to LOTOTO palletizer
• Understand how to program production codes/lots into the inkjet palm pads.
• Assist the Lead Packer with making code stickers, tagging bags, and warehousing
• Barcom Scan Gun operation
• Mobile equipment inspection sheet is completed. Ability to use propane fill station to fill any mobile equipment tanks you might use. 
• Ability to complete bulk bag weight reports, sample cards for bulk hopper cars, re-warehousing form and Barcom re-warehouse, be able to read/assist in filling out packing log front and back
• Knowledge on reading work instructions. An understanding of different bag types at plant, private label vs non, perlite bags vs DE bags, 50lb/20kg/25lb types.
• Have the ability to differentiate between the 7 pallet types used at the plant. Car, warehouse, GMA, RCP, bulk bag, skee and block pallets
• Stamping, or labeling bags if they are blank before warehousing product
• Assist Lead Packer at every opportunity to learn his or her job to act as a Leadman if the need arises
• Operate propane powered floor sweeper in warehouse
• Pick up trash and cut or pull weeds on plant property as needed on days mills maybe down
• Use 1-1/2” fire hose to clean under the processing areas
• Operate the dump truck, bobcat, vacuum truck if needed
• Operate a forklift for the production or shipping departments and any plant needs
• Refeed off weight/out of spec bags into refeed station
• Attend training classes as needed

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (written and verbal)
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form
• The ability to work in a fast pace environment (multi-tasking skills)
• The ability to operate equipment
• Excellent attention to quality and detail
• Good attendance record – arriving at work on time is critical to success
• Ability to lift 10 to 50 pounds on a repetitive basis
• Must be able to perform strenuous physical activity including but not limited to:
  • Repetitive lifting and bending
  • Working on and around equipment
  • Ability to use hand tools (shovel, hammer, etc.)
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality
• Excellent safety record

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.