Loadout & Chemical Operator

Preferred Proppants LLC•Monahans, TX

About The Position

Preferred Sands is a leading industrial and frac sand company with plants in Genoa, NE and Monahans, TX. With the company’s continued dedication to sustainable product development, Preferred is not only committed to the protection of the environment but also the health and safety of its employees and the communities it serves. We are a company driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, a results-oriented culture and a philosophy based on individual performance and responsibility. We are hiring for a Loadout/Chemical Operator at our plant in Monahans, TX. Purpose of the Position: Loadout appropriate product (in terms of quality and grade) into trucks according to their destination.

Requirements

Attention to detail.
Communication skills between co-workers, office staff and other departments in the facility.
Follow safe work practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook and as described during training.
Maintain a safe, neat and orderly work area.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Communicate both oral and written in the English language.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience loading trucks preferred.
Previous experience operating a skid steer loader, forklift, pay-loader or other equipment preferred.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint is preferred

Responsibilities

Accurately conduct pre-shift inspections, routine equipment and area inspections; maintaining safe work environments in the working areas
Operate equipment in a safe manner which is most efficient and reduces damage, downtime, and quality issues.
Enter truck information, product and tonnage into the loadout software.
Check and maintain communication with drivers and management as necessary.
Coordinate movement of trucks on the property.
Visually inspect inside of trucks ensuring its readiness to load and no risk of contamination.
Load trucks to correct weight/capacity using PLC program.
Visually confirm truck/trailer markings during the loading process.
Ensure scale tickets are completed with the correct information.
Maintain housekeeping around and under truck scales, silos and bucket elevator.
Collect and/or assist QC Techs in testing sand samples for sieve analysis and corresponding documentation.
Accurately report shift activities and tons pulled from silos on shift reports
Conduct general PMs of all loadout equipment
Collect process samples as directed.
Clean mixers and handle Resin coated sand waste and chemical waste.
Ensure proper labeling of recovered materials and waste streams.
Change screens and cleanout of process equipment as needed.
Grease and fuel mobile and stationary machinery as directed.
Unload totes and drums of raw materials from incoming trucks.
Connect/disconnect and move drums/totes of raw materials.
Monitor process conditions and product quality based on samples and feedback from quality control to maintain the quality of the product being produced.
Monitor the performance of process equipment and provide feedback on equipment issues.
Perform plant maintenance as directed including assisting shift mechanic with repairs as extra set of hands.
Commit to and support company’s quality statement.
Other duties as assigned.