Sand Plant Operator

Imerys•Kings Mountain, NC

About The Position

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. 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. Team Member will be responsible for overseeing all start-up, operation, and shutdown of the Float, and Sand Plants, including production from the following: Conditioners, Chemical dosing systems, Float Cells, Vacuum Belt Filter, Cyclones, Conveying systems,, Chemical dosing systems, Driers, Vacuum Belt Filter, Cyclones,, Pumps and any associated processing equipment within the plants. Team member will be required to assist with maintenance activities when they are conducted at the plant. Team Member will be responsible for controlling sand tailings stockpile levels and operation of a front end loader to move tails as required ensuring continual operation of the plant. Operator will also be required to move the sand plant oversize materials as required. At the Sand Plant Team Member is responsible for all bulk loading operations into silo trucks and other haul vehicles using a front end loader Team Member is also responsible for controlling the “grit” content of float mica, conducting in process testing and analysis, retaining quality control samples, controlling the moisture content of mica and monitoring all machinery. Team Member must conduct the daily workplace exam before beginning work in the working place and must report any hazard identified to help prevent accidents. Team Member is also responsible for completing his “FLOTATION DAILY SHIFT REPORT”, recording all production hours, recording all down time hours, recording all results from the testing, and recording messes found at the beginning of the shift and messes leaving at the end of the shift mentioning the reason of the mess. Team Member must also do cleanup each day and any and all other duties as assigned. Team Member must demonstrate ability to safely work with the proper PPE when handling and monitoring of chemicals ie.. chemicals resistant gloves and faceshield. Team Member must report by call any downtime to his supervisor when the downtime is taking longer than 2 hours. Team Member is responsible for lubricating, refilling fluids, cleaning and maintaining the equipment, and conducting daily pre/shift inspection report on the mobile equipment. This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employer retains the discretion to modify and to assign other duties as necessary. Employee will be required to fill in for other Team Members who are sick or on scheduled vacations during off days.

Requirements

Previous experience in operating large moving machinery in a manufacturing environment required.
Ability to efficiently operate and monitor all processing equipment.
Ability to efficiently operate Loader and Forklift.
Communications skills including verbal, non-verbal, listening, interpreting and understanding instructions.
Consulting effectively with coworkers concerning work and schedules.
Ability to work as part of a Kings Mountain team.
Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently.
Sitting, climbing, stooping, lifting, checking, visual inspection, hearing, listening, operation in a safe manner according to work instructions

Responsibilities

Overseeing all start-up, operation, and shutdown of the Float, and Sand Plants
Assist with maintenance activities when they are conducted at the plant
Controlling sand tailings stockpile levels and operation of a front end loader to move tails as required ensuring continual operation of the plant
Move the sand plant oversize materials as required
Responsible for all bulk loading operations into silo trucks and other haul vehicles using a front end loader
Responsible for controlling the “grit” content of float mica, conducting in process testing and analysis, retaining quality control samples, controlling the moisture content of mica and monitoring all machinery
Conduct the daily workplace exam before beginning work in the working place and must report any hazard identified to help prevent accidents
Completing his “FLOTATION DAILY SHIFT REPORT”, recording all production hours, recording all down time hours, recording all results from the testing, and recording messes found at the beginning of the shift and messes leaving at the end of the shift mentioning the reason of the mess
Cleanup each day and any and all other duties as assigned
Safely work with the proper PPE when handling and monitoring of chemicals ie.. chemicals resistant gloves and faceshield
Report by call any downtime to his supervisor when the downtime is taking longer than 2 hours
Responsible for lubricating, refilling fluids, cleaning and maintaining the equipment, and conducting daily pre/shift inspection report on the mobile equipment