Bagger

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.

Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, the Bagging Operator will operate and control plant processes. The Bagging Operator will help maintain a clean and orderly work environment and report all deviations from plant rules to the Operations Supervisor. The Bagging Operator will ensure compliance of all health and safety policies, laws and best practices.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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

• Bagger

• Operate and control bagging processes in accordance with best practices.

• Advise/assist employees with operational challenges.

• Facilitate maintenance of a clean and orderly work environment.

• Maintain record keeping for all regulatory and company systems.

• Maintain safe work practices and help other employees maintain and improve the overall health, safety, and environmental conditions.

• Participate in activities to continuously improve processes and practices

• Advise management on best practices in safety, operational efficiency, and cost.

• Perform operating adjustments and repairs as required to maintain equipment operation.

• Assist maintenance employees as needed.

• Fill in for other employees on leave/vacation as needed and additional duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience and Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills. (Wonderware, vibrations analysis, excel experience a plus.)
• Work extended hours, weekends or nights as assigned.

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. The above description is intended to capture the essential functions of the job, nature and level of work as of the preparation date. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be required of the position. This job description may be modified at any time with or without notice.