Packaging Operator

The Packaging Operator is responsible for safely operating and monitoring packaging equipment and performing routine packaging tasks under direct supervision.

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.

Requirements:

• 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.).
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Mine Safety and Health (MSHA) Knowledge - Preferred.
• Forklift experience - Preferred.
• Computer Software - Preferred.
• Warehouse experience - Preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar capacity, preferably in mining.

Responsibilities:

• Operator will perform a pre-shift inspection of packaging line including machines. Note any defects found during pre-shift/area inspections. Give report to shift lead person. Write fault reports based on pre-shift/area inspection reports. Give report to shift lead person.
• Operate robot.
• Operate automatic palletizer.
• Operate wrapper at both warehouses.
• Operate Parsons line.
• Operate bag valve machine.
• Monitor the packaging line to ensure there are no jams or equipment failure.
• Remove broken and light weight bags.
• Dump broken bags and refeed product.
• Stack or re-stacks 10, 25 and 50 pound bags on pallets as required.
• Replenish packaging materials such as stretch wrap, labels, etc.
• General plant/warehouse clean-up, including but not limited to, sweeping with push broom, cleaning in and around the stretch wrap machine and warehouse floors, etc.
• Operate propane powered floor sweeper in warehouse as needed.
• Pick up trash, empty trash cans and containers.
• Must know the locations of all first aid kits, emergency eye wash stations, ear plugs, and safety harnesses.
• Conduct SLAM prior to performing each task.
• Report any problems to immediate lead person/supervisor.
• In addition to the above, tasks and projects may be added on a temporary or permanent basis as deemed necessary by management.
• Additional duties as assigned.