Job Description
The Perlite Operator Operates multiple production units, monitor control systems, and troubleshoots basic process issues with limited supervision.
- Safety & Compliance:
- Maintain a strong commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
- Conduct regular workplace inspections to identify and address potential safety hazards.
- Ensure housekeeping standards are met and work areas are maintained in a clean and professional manner.
- Adhere to all plant safety policies, procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Operations Management:
- Operate the Perlite Plant in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and production requirements.
- Monitor process conditions, record operational data, and make necessary adjustments to maintain efficiency and meet production demand.
- Utilize JDE software to enter production receipts and finished goods data accurately.
- Quality Assurance:
- Conduct quality control testing on process and finished product samples.
- Ensure products consistently meet quality specifications and customer requirements.
- Process Improvement:
- Support process reliability and continuous improvement initiatives through ongoing monitoring, inspection, and optimization of operating conditions.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and equipment performance.
- Maintenance Support:
- Assist with minor maintenance activities and equipment upkeep within the Perlite unit.
- Report equipment issues and support troubleshooting efforts as needed.
- Team Collaboration:
- Maintain effective communication with the Perlite Foreman and other team members to support operational goals and plant performance.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Required:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Strong technical and troubleshooting skills.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work from elevated platforms.
- Ability to use hand tools such as shovels, hammers, and wrenches.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and work in an industrial environment.
- Preferred:
- 1+ years of experience in a process manufacturing environment.
- Manufacturing experience.
- Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) knowledge.
- Forklift experience.
- Warehouse experience.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Welding experience.
- Experience using production or manufacturing software systems, including JDE.
U.S. Silica is a leading producer of industrial minerals essential to modern life. With $1B+ in annual revenue, 26 production facilities, and industry-leading last-mile logistics for the oil & gas sector, we supply high-quality silica, diatomaceous earth, clay, and other materials to industries ranging from energy and construction to food & beverage.
As a portfolio company of Apollo Global Management, we are positioned for strategic growth in both our Oil & Gas and Industrial segments. For more than 100 years, our products and innovations have helped make the world cleaner, safer, and more energy-efficient.