Operator

Minerals Technologies•Troy, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Minerals Technologies Inc. is a global, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a wide range of minerals and mineral-based products and services. Our products are an essential part of everyday life for millions of people around the world. They are used in consumer goods in paper and packaging, food and pharmaceuticals, household and personal care, pet care, automotives, and many more, as well as in industrial settings like steelmaking, metalcasting, construction, infrastructure, and wastewater remediation. We are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTX, headquartered in New York City, and have over 150 locations worldwide, with ~4,000 employees in 34 countries and 12 R&D centers. We put people at the center of everything we do -- working safely, communicating openly, and managing our resources and businesses responsibly. The Operator position involves the operation of plant processes, which is essential to safe and efficient plant operations and product quality. This role supplements and supports ongoing efforts of continuous improvement of all plant processes/operation. This is considered a safety sensitive position therefore will be subject to random drug testing as required.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED
Ability to read and speak English
Knowledge of process operations, quality systems and safety
Must be very safety oriented for themselves and others
Be responsible for his/her actions and willing to learn and work on their own
Ability to exert physical strength continuously throughout the work shift
Ability to coordinate movements
Ability to use repetitive motions
Ability to lift materials weighing up to and including 50 pounds (floor to waist)
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, twist, lift, climb stairs & rung ladders, push and pull throughout a work shift
Ability to operate mobile equipment
Ability to select and use appropriate equipment/tools to accomplish job duties
Ability to read, write, listen, speak and understand English
Ability to follow all instructions and other oral/written information
Ability to visually inspect equipment/work area/product
Ability to complete paperwork/labeling and other documentation accurately
Ability to use judgment to identify, analyze, troubleshoot, and solve equipment/work area/product issues
Ability to communicate effectively with others
Ability to record information from the work shift in writing and on a personal computer
Ability to be aware of oneself in relation to surrounding equipment
Ability to work independently and as a team with others
Ability to use, monitor and adjust equipment and related processes
Ability to keep pace with equipment/machinery
Ability to react quickly to equipment/product issues
Expected to be self-directed and take initiative when appropriate to accomplish necessary duties and keep busy without prompting from the supervisor
Expected to be adaptable/flexible to changing work assignments
Ability to perform multiple tasks at once
High level of integrity, dependability and self-control to maintain composure
Ability to learn and memorize procedures
Ability to prioritize work and be persistent as needed
Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently
Ability to meet established deadlines
Display a cooperative demeanor
Ability to read, understand and follow all company, job specific and safety policies/procedures
Ability to attend/use all required training

Nice To Haves

Computer knowledge
Maintenance background
Ability to effectively instruct/transfer job information/knowledge to others as needed

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
Actively participates in the implementation of sustainable continuous improvement processes, such as 5S, Kaizen, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Daily Management Control, Standard Work and Problem Solving
Assist in all other areas of plant clean up, maintenance projects and clerical responsibilities as required
Perform all other work as deemed necessary