Equipment Operator 3rd Shift

Minerals Technologies•Neenah, VA

3d•$20 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) is a leading, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a broad range of mineral and mineral-based products, related systems and services. MTI serves a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including household and personal care, paper, foundry, steel, construction and environmental solutions around the world. MTI focuses on two major segments – Consumer & Specialties and Engineered Solutions. Our Consumer & Specialties segment includes our Household & Personal Care and Specialty Additives product lines. Our Engineered Solutions segment includes our High-Temperature Technologies and Environmental & Infrastructure product lines. MTI is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all employees. In our offices around the world, our differences are respected and valued as essential to MTI’s continued growth and innovation. Our goal is to ensure that all employees at MTI experience our workplace as a welcoming and respectful environment where they can achieve their full potential.

Requirements

Must be very safety orientated for themselves and others.
Be responsible for his/her actions and willing to learn and work on their own.
Can work with/cooperate and get along with others.
High School diploma/GED
This position requires knowledge of process operations, quality systems and safety.

Nice To Haves

Computer knowledge a plus.
Maintenance background a plus.

Responsibilities

Move Railcars in and out of unloading station using railcar tugger
Unloading of railcars into the proper storage tank
adding additives to finished product
receiving incoming raw materials
Monitor coal milling operations and ensure adjustments are made as needed
operate blending equipment to process preapproved customer orders
assist with maintenance tasks as needed
perform clean up duties to ensure a safe and comfortable work environment
operate forklift as needed
load and unload bulk pneumatic trucks
perform all other work as deemed necessary by plant manager
Must be able to lift 50# from floor to waist.
Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
Must be able to climb stairs and rung ladders and not afraid of heights.
The operator will work with the plant operations team to develop, follow and audit standard work, participate in 5S, Non-Routine Task Assessments and residual risk reduction.
Participation in Kaizen events and all other lean activities as deemed necessary by plant manager.
Operator will be required to assist in all other areas of plant clean up, maintenance projects and clerical responsibilities as required.