Machine Operator (2nd Shift)

Arcosa Careers•Carson City, NV

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Arcosa Specialty Materials is searching for a Machine Operator for our Carson City, NV plant. In this role you will support a positive safety culture within an aggregate environment that is regulated by MSHA safety standards. As a Machine Operator, you will perform a variety of warehouse duties. Arcosa Specialty Materials is a leading producer and distributor in the Western and Southwestern U.S. of lightweight and natural aggregates, including expanded shale and clay, crushed stone, sand and gravel, asphalt rock, and other products.

Requirements

The ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift, walk, climb stairs, ladders and catwalks up to 60 feet as required.
The ability to work in varied outdoor environments (cold, hot, dry, dusty, rainy)
General understanding of good manufacturing practices, including machine set up and start up and ability to identify and resolve basic processing issues.
Ability to properly use hand tools
Basic math skills and use of calculator
Prompt, regular and predictable attendance

Nice To Haves

1 year experience in warehouse/manufacturing or similar environment, preferred
Forklift and loader experience, preferred
Knowledge of blending, fluid bed dryer operation, sieving and granulation processes, preferred

Responsibilities

Comply with all industry safety rules, procedures and applicable government regulations.
Perform mandatory MSHA equipment inspections
Warehouse duties, including forklift operation, loading materials and stacking pallets and/or assistance or operation of the Dish (Pan), Roller Mill, or Packaging machines in the manufacturing of prilled product for the fertilizer industry, including setting up, operating and cleaning machinery.
Observe production and monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation
Clean and maintain equipment
Complete work maintenance orders
Record operational and production data accurately
Collect and test samples of materials or products to ensure compliance with specifications
Transfer materials, supplies and product between work areas
Other duties as assigned
Communicate and work with other departments
Attend scheduled departmental and safety meetings