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Operator

US Silica
  • West Columbia, SC
  • Autofill and Review
9 days ago

Job Description

JobID: 586

Category: Operations

JobSchedule: Full time

Posted Date: 2026-11-03T12:58:35+00:00

JobShift:

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  • 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.

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.

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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWest Columbia, SC
IndustryOther/Not Classified
Company Size1,000 to 1,499 employees
Websitehttp://www.ussilica.com/

About Company

The Premier Silica Sand Provider for Today and Tomorrow

U.S. Silica is a leading silica sand supplier with a focus on performance materials that are essential to modern living. Our state-of-the-art offerings are used in variety of Industries and Applications.

  • Oil and gas wells are more productive because our high-quality proppants improve flow rates and recovery from unconventional wells
  • Wind-powered and solar energy are more economical due to cost-effective manufacturing
  • Paints and coatings are more durable because of the quality of our crystal structure
  • Geothermal wells are more efficient due to improved heat transfer
  • Electronic devices are more scratch resistant because of the specially sized sand we offer
  • High-performance metal parts are more uniform because of our strict product and quality control

At U.S. Silica, our devotion to remaining on the cutting edge of technology helps improve the quality of every day - at home, at work and at play.

Skills

  • Constructionunmatched
  • Energy Efficiencyunmatched
  • Environmental Complianceunmatched
  • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
  • Hand Toolsunmatched
  • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Mine Safety and Healthunmatched
  • Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)unmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Oil and Gasunmatched
  • Process Control Engineeringunmatched
  • Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Truck Driverunmatched

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