Job Details

The Company

Imerys is the world's leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. 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.

The Position
Operator - Production

Job Summary
Job Summary

The Production Operator will perform duties such as fusion, mills, loader, control room, and/or bagging for one of the two plants onsite.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Ensure completion of housekeeping duties within work area(s)
• Operate fork truck, front end loader, sweeper, bobcat, track mobile, etc.
• Operate stretch wrapper and banding equipment
• Ensure bulk trucks and railcars are loaded properly, safely, and documented
• Sweep / shovel material into a hopper
• Obtain and analyze mill samples and final product samples by following laboratory testing procedures using various lab equipment
• Operate bagging machines, packaging machines, and floor scales
• Determine operating condition of bagging process equipment i.e. feed systems, dust collectors, conveyor systems, vacuum pumps, printers, stencils, scales, and forklifts.
• Determines operating condition of bagging materials i.e. bags, pallets, inks, glues, and wraps
• Produce orders according to customer requirements listed on master shipping sheets i.e. bag type and quantity, pallet type and quantity, stacking pattern, and bag markings while also assigning lot numbers
• Identify and label lots and orders with appropriate test status sticker
• Follow safety guidelines for propane and liquid oxygen systems
• Follow safety guidelines with regard to voltage systems on furnaces up to 600 volts
• Follow railroad safety rules and guidelines
• Stack bags of material onto pallets
• Load sand into kilns
• Assist in maintenance of moving or stationary equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment within work area
• Perform daily area shift inspections
• Follow safety codes and regulations

Skills and Attributes

• Able to follow written instructions and standard operating procedures
• Able to perform simple math

Education / Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Valid driver's license

Physical / Environment

• Able to wear all safety equipment, including an air purifying respirator at all times
• Able to operate mobile equipment such as fork truck and front end loader
• Able to frequently climb stairs, ladders, etc.
• Able to work any shift including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Able to lift/carry loads up to 55 lbs.
• Able to tolerate working in a dusty and non-climate controlled environment up to 12 hours/day
• Able to tolerate working in confined spaces

Position Type
Full time
and
Permanent

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