JobID: 652

Category: Operations

JobSchedule: Full time

Posted Date: 2026-10-06T18:24:47+00:00

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• Perform standard kiln operations for diatomaceous earth mills, including startup and shutdown procedures, product changes, in-process adjustments, and equipment maintenance.
• Operate the kiln safely and efficiently while supporting production and unit-cost goals, including fuel and electrical consumption, ore recovery, and other consumables.
• Adjust kiln and equipment controls and maintain appropriate temperatures and airflow to ensure products meet published specifications.
• Maintain accurate kiln operation logs.
• Monitor bin levels and product flow to maintain consistent operations.
• Visually inspect kilns for leaks, plug-ups, bridge-overs, mechanical issues, and other conditions that could affect production or cause unplanned downtime.
• Conduct workplace inspections throughout the plant, focusing on safety, maintenance, housekeeping, and operational concerns.
• Assist the foreman with crew responsibilities, including work assignments, safety meetings, employee call-outs, timecards, and required paperwork.
• Promote safe work practices, teamwork, and effective conflict resolution.
• Maintain knowledge of primary and secondary laboratory procedures, assist laboratory technicians as needed, collect product samples, and enter quality data into applicable systems.
• Maintain effective communication between shipping, maintenance, office, and production teams to support plant efficiency and operational goals.
• Assist with training new employees and continue developing knowledge across areas of responsibility.
• Troubleshoot issues affecting the production of quality products.
• Serve as Assistant Emergency Response Team Leader and maintain familiarity with the site emergency plan.
• Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification.
• Collect samples from designated collection points throughout the mills.
• Conduct and document monthly safety audits to identify unsafe conditions and practices.
• Complete quality records as required by the Quality Management System and maintain awareness of applicable quality requirements.
• Attend required training classes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• High level of commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work outdoors in all seasonal conditions, climb multiple levels using stairs and ladders, work from elevated platforms, and safely use hand tools such as shovels, hammers, and wrenches.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions and apply sound judgment in standardized situations.
• Ability to read and interpret SOPs, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively with employees, customers, and vendors.
• Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, ratios, rates, and percentages.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to learn and use Prism Solutions, IFS or other ERP/MRP systems, and related computer software.
• College degree and/or a minimum of three (3) years of related manufacturing experience or training.
• Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) knowledge.
• Forklift experience.
• Warehouse experience.
• Experience with computer software and ERP/MRP systems.