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Plant Operator I Wet

US Silica
  • Montpelier, VA
  • Autofill and Review
30+ days ago

Job Description

JobID: 610

Category: Operations

JobSchedule: Full time

Posted Date: 2026-09-01T14:54:36+00:00

JobShift:

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  • Knowledge
  • On the job training will be provided.
  • Safety training.
  • Quality System training.
  • Front end loader operator training.
  • Problem Analysis
  • On the job training will be provided.
  • Computer
  • On the job training will be provided.
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
  • Requires valid/active Drivers License
  • Loader operators experience preferred.
  • Inspect and document work area for safety/environmental concerns.
  • Cooperate with other Mine/Plant Mobile Equipment Operators and Utility workers to ensure seamless transition of workflow during breaks, lunches, shift changes, illnesses, and vacations.
  • Cooperate with the Grinding Process Operator to produce sufficient quantity and quality to meet Dry Process needs.
  • Cooperate with the Dry Process Operator to maintain sufficient quantity and quality feed to the dry section.
  • Cooperate with supervision and lab personnel taking samples to maintain sufficient in-process quality.
  • Will keep the mobile equipment cabs clean and free of trash and keep the mine shop area where greasing/refilling fluids takes place clean.
  • Will wear required personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hi-vis, and hearing protection) in designated areas, and adhere to all local, state, federal and U.S. Silica health and safety standards.
  • Understand the importance of Top and Bottom cutting.
  • Understand wet section quality triggers (Coarse Sand, Iron, Phosphorus) Additional duties as assigned
  • 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

Numbers & Facts

LocationMontpelier, VA
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

  • Computer Softwareunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Forkliftunmatched
  • Grindingunmatched
  • Hand Toolsunmatched
  • Mine Safety and Healthunmatched
  • Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)unmatched
  • Mobile Plant/Equipmentunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Qualityunmatched
  • Safety Standardsunmatched
  • Safety Trainingunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Specimens/Samplesunmatched
  • Warehousingunmatched
  • Wheel/Front-End Loaderunmatched

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