Operator Technician

Minerals Technologies•Shell Rock, IA

3d•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. What We Offer: Competitive pay, commensurate with experience Health/Dental/Vision plans 401k company match Life Insurance Short Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Educational Assistance Employee Assistance Plan

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Self-Motivated/Driven to learn
Excellent time management.
Excellent organization.
Microsoft Office.
Operate control panels
End loader experience
Forklift experience
Ability to perform normal work activities, sight, hearing, and walking.
Ability to work with minimal guidance.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs.
Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong involvement in Plant OE – 5S, Standard Work, TPM, etc.
Climbing flights of stairs and ladders.
Pushing brooms, shovels, etc.
Working at heights.
Working in the elements and temperatures from -20 to +100 degrees.
Standing or kneeling for extended periods of time.
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Using hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

Bag out 50LB bags and Supersack bags
Load pneumatic trucks and van trailers
Operate an end loader
Run a coal milling system
Unload pneumatic and gravity railcars
Set up pneumatic railcars to be filled
Blend orders on a control panel
Manage/Monitor production processes- On control panel, update excel files and paperwork
Follow Standard Operating Procedures within the assigned work area.
Participate in continuous improvement activities with a focus on developing efficient processes.
Identify safety, quality or operational issues to the appropriate resources.
Maintain a clean work area and follow all 5S requirements.
Performs necessary quality assurance checks on production and shipping procedures.
Follows and enforces all company safety standards.
Pressure wash and paint plant equipment and buildings as needed.
Perform routine cleaning/housekeeping including- sweeping, mopping, dusting, taking out garbage.
Other duties as assigned.
Actively participate/drive the implementation of sustainable improvement processes, such as 5S, Kaizen, Total Productive maintenance (TPM), Daily Management Control, Standard Work, and Problem Solving.