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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.
Job Description
The Packing Tech ensures products are bagged, labeled, and prepared for shipping in accordance with company quality and safety standards.
- 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.
- 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.
- Additional duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- 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.)
- 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
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Ability to use propane fill station to fill any mobile equipment tanks you might use.
- 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.
- Mine Safety and Health (MSHA) Knowledge - Preferred.
- Forklift experience - Preferred.
- Computer Software - Preferred.
- Warehouse experience - Preferred.
- 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.
- 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 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.