Operator

The Operator operates multiple production units, monitor control systems, and troubleshoots basic process issues with limited supervision.

• Safety Responsibilities:
  • Conduct pre-shift and post-shift inspection on all production equipment during your shift daily and record on daily confirmation sheets.
  • Complete pre-operation equipment inspection sheets on any equipment used during your shift daily.
  • Follow all company safety and health policies.
  • MSHA, US Silica, Columbia Plant and all Task Training to be completed prior to the performance of your daily job responsibilities.
• Environmental Responsibilities:
  • Keep all high traffic areas clean and clear of any trash, debris, tools, hoses, or other miscellaneous items (use proper cleaning procedures for oil and other lubricants leaks and spills).
  • Follow and maintain all applicable standards related to Environmental Compliance.
• Quality Responsibilities:
  • Perform quality checks while operating equipment on a scheduled basis to maintain quality specifications.
  • Make adjustments to equipment accordingly.
• Operator:
  • As bulk loader:
    • Inspect all incoming trucks and railcars and determine if cleaning is required. Wash out trucks or railcars if determined it is needed.
    • Load all incoming trucks and railcars with correct product. For any railcar loaded, fill out the Data. 
    • Collection Card with loading information.
    • Clean any spills on or around trucks and railcars as well as the loading area.
  • As Wet Process Helper:
    • Perform all duties in Wet Process Machine Patrol checklist (including pump checks, reagent checks, etc.).
    • Clear any machinery malfunctions and restart as needed.
    • Conduct all in process control tests in wet process.
    • Collect all in process and finished product samples in wet process.
    • Clean any spills and wash down wet process as needed.
  • As Millman:
    • Perform all duties in Milling Machine Patrol checklist (including mill and separator checks, greasing, and lubing of equipment, etc.).
    • Clear any machinery malfunctions and restart as needed.
    • Conduct all in process control tests in milling.
    • Collect all in process and finished product samples in milling.
    • Clean any spills and wash down milling as needed.
  • Working Relationships:
    • Maintain strong working relationships within the Plant.
    • Maintain supportive and respectful working relationships with all U.S. Silica employees and departments.
    • Maintain professional relationship with all contractors, vendors, truck drivers and site visitors.

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) required. 
• High level of safety and quality.
• Ability to multi-task at a fast-pace (at times), work in outside conditions during all seasons, climb multi-levels by stairs & ladders, work from elevated platforms, use hand tools (shovel, hammer, wrenches, etc.).
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Mine Safety and Health (MSHA) Knowledge - Preferred.
• Forklift experience - Preferred.
• Computer Software - Preferred.
• Warehouse experience - Preferred.