Operator - Powder Plant

Imerys•Greeneville, TN

About The Position

The Company Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts. Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA. The Position Operator - Powder Plant Job Summary Ensure completion of housekeeping duties within work area(s) Operate fork truck, front end loader, sweeper, bobcat, track mobile, etc. Operate stretch wrapper and banding equipment Ensure bulk trucks and railcars are loaded properly, safely, and documented Sweep / shovel material into a hopper Obtain and analyze mill samples and final product samples by following laboratory testing procedures using various lab equipment Operate bagging machines, packaging machines, and floor scales Determine operating condition of bagging process equipment i.e. feed systems, dust collectors, conveyor systems, vacuum pumps, printers, stencils, scales, and forklifts. Determines operating condition of bagging materials i.e. bags, pallets, inks, glues, and wraps Produce orders according to customer requirements listed on master shipping sheets i.e. bag type and quantity, pallet type and quantity, stacking pattern, and bag markings while also assigning lot numbers Identify and label lots and orders with appropriate test status sticker Follow safety guidelines for propane and liquid oxygen systems Follow safety guidelines with regard to voltage systems on furnaces up to 600 volts Follow railroad safety rules and guidelines Stack bags of material onto pallets Load sand into kilns Assist in maintenance of moving or stationary equipment Perform preventative maintenance on equipment within work area Perform daily area shift inspections Follow safety codes and regulations

Responsibilities

Ensure completion of housekeeping duties within work area(s)
Operate fork truck, front end loader, sweeper, bobcat, track mobile, etc.
Operate stretch wrapper and banding equipment
Ensure bulk trucks and railcars are loaded properly, safely, and documented
Sweep / shovel material into a hopper
Obtain and analyze mill samples and final product samples by following laboratory testing procedures using various lab equipment
Operate bagging machines, packaging machines, and floor scales
Determine operating condition of bagging process equipment i.e. feed systems, dust collectors, conveyor systems, vacuum pumps, printers, stencils, scales, and forklifts.
Determines operating condition of bagging materials i.e. bags, pallets, inks, glues, and wraps
Produce orders according to customer requirements listed on master shipping sheets i.e. bag type and quantity, pallet type and quantity, stacking pattern, and bag markings while also assigning lot numbers
Identify and label lots and orders with appropriate test status sticker
Follow safety guidelines for propane and liquid oxygen systems
Follow safety guidelines with regard to voltage systems on furnaces up to 600 volts
Follow railroad safety rules and guidelines
Stack bags of material onto pallets
Load sand into kilns
Assist in maintenance of moving or stationary equipment
Perform preventative maintenance on equipment within work area
Perform daily area shift inspections
Follow safety codes and regulations