Plant Operator

Alpine Silica•Shreveport, LA

10d

About The Position

The Plant Operator operates machinery and plant equipment, performs general labor and plant cleanup, and assists with maintenance and repairs. The role includes operating equipment through PLC systems, supporting production and quality assurance processes, and communicating process malfunctions or irregularities to shift leads and the Production Superintendent. Work is performed in a plant environment, with most work outdoors and exposure to inclement weather. The role requires wearing safety glasses, a hard hat, and steel-toe boots at all times, with auditory and fall protection when required. The position may also require handling sensitive confidential information and working independently as well as on a team. Duties may change as employer needs and job requirements change; reasonable accommodation may be provided for disabilities as required under the ADA.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One to two years of general experience performing manual labor, such as lifting and moving materials, loading and unloading trucks, digging and filling holes, and performing light mechanical or equipment work.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both in writing and verbally.
Ability to read, speak, and write English.
Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull 50 pounds or more.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Sensitivity to confidential information.

Responsibilities

Operate controls used in the production process or assist machine operators.
Perform general labor, including plant cleanup.
Follow direction and complete tasks in a timely manner, with or without close supervision.
Operate plant equipment using PLC systems.
Communicate process malfunctions or irregularities to shift leads and the Production Superintendent.
Comply with the Quality Assurance program and required testing processes and procedures.
Assist with plant maintenance and inspect equipment for wear and potential problems.
Assist maintenance technicians with routine maintenance and repairs, including greasing, changing rollers and bearings, and completing belt splices.
Clean spilled sand from beneath tail pulleys and from areas with high buildup.
Train belts for proper tracking, change screens, and maintain polymer batching systems.
Perform other tasks assigned by the Lead Plant Operator or Production Superintendent and other related duties as required.