Production Operator Utility
Lhoist
- Nolanville, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Familiar with equipment capacity and load capabilities of dryer related material handling equipment on stone, dust, milling, and material handling systems.
- Responsible for continuously monitoring equipment and flow of material into the plant dryer. Responsible for the monitoring of operations of the plant Ball Mills and Roller Mill.
- Assist in resolving production issues, troubleshooting, and adapt to changing conditions.
- Perform miscellaneous duties such as removal of blockages, choked screws, elevators and conveyors.
- Check in/out and load customer trucks for outbound delivery.
- Perform light maintenance functions on process equipment as needed.
- Perform all pre-shift inspections, run testing on all plant samples and truck samples.
- Act as back up support for Assistant Plant Operator role when necessary.
- Able to perform all tasks associated with the Assistant Plant Operator role.
- Act as back up support for Scale Operator role when necessary.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping in plant area systems.
- Complete work place exams and environmental inspections.
- Follow Safe Quality Food guidelines.
- Support the Lab as needed and ability to provide back up support for Lab role when necessary.
- Silo inventory measurements.
- Ensure that different product types are distributed into the appropriate bins.
- Assist and support with an extra testing or trials.
- Attend scheduled safety meetings.
- Take lead on plant housekeeping. Identify areas of concern and how to address problems. Support Production and Maintenance to prevent housekeeping issues in the plant.
- Enforce all applicable safety policies.
- Perform all work assigned in a neat and orderly manner adhering to company and governmental safety rules and regulations including company lock out tag out procedures.
- Ability to operate heavy equipment including haul truck, skid steer loader, utility wheel loader, man lift, and forklift in a safe manner.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment
- Promote safety among co-workers.
- Participate in Behavior Based Safety program.
- Clean bins, conveyers, spills, and help clean out material from under conveyers and catwalks, and other cleaning duties as needed.
- Perform pre-start maintenance on dryer, plant processes and mills.
- All personnel will be responsible for the facilities’ Safe Food initiative based on FSMA and Current Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Problem Solving – uses logic and methods to help solve plant operating problems.
- Communication Skills – clear written and verbal instructions and notes are essential.
- Working Knowledge – must understand the mechanics of the process equipment and material flow through the plant.
- Must be capable of working any shift, overtime, be on-call, or work seven days a week, if needed.
- Must be able to multiple tasks with a strong sense of urgency to meet the customer needs.
- Must be able to work well within a team environment and take instructions from management and co-workers.
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently
- Must possess the basic reading and math skills
- Must have good written and verbal communicate skills.
- Must possess basic computer skills on how to use MS Office products and SAP is a plus
- Strong record of attendance reliability
- Safety Oriented with the ability to work well within a team environment.
- Must be capable of performing the essential job duties required of this job
- Must be physically able to perform work assigned.
- Must be physically capable of accessing all plant locations.
- Access all areas within a site which could include heights of 120 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels.
- Will be working at times in covered environment but mainly in a mining environment.
- The employee will be exposed to the following working conditions: Extreme Heat and Cold, Noise, Vibration, Oils, and Atmospheric Conditions such as Dust, Fumes, and Mineral Particles.
- The employee will be required to perform the following actions (from time to time): Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing and sitting.
- Ability to consistently lift over 50 pounds as needed.