Clay Plant Operator - 2nd Shift

Position Summary

Safely operates machinery that mixes clay to be used in drilling oil and gas wells. Weighs sand, clay, and other dry materials in accordance with written and/or verbal instruction. Performs routine and operator level preventive maintenance and cleaning of equipment or surroundings as required. Must work well within a team atmosphere.

• Ability to successfully use equipment per standard operating procedures and employee training
• Contact the proper supervisor or maintenance personnel if an abnormal situation occurs
• Proficient with required Safety & Hazmat policies, procedures and reporting
• Maintain, inspect and clean equipment and facilities as required per standard operating procedures
• Sample, test and log results of materials and products to ensure quality and control of product
• Use proper container for the finished material, making sure all proper labeling is applied
• Maintain plant facilities, tools, and other items used in performance of day-to-day procedures
• Inventory supplies received and consumed accordingly
• Assist other workers in preparing and maintaining equipment
• Follow appropriate Hazmat clean‑up and disposal procedures and immediately report all spills to the Blend Facility Supervisor
• Assist Inventory Control Team with regular and accurate counts
• Maintain the highest levels of sanitation to preserve the quality of the product

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Ability to use various power tools safely
• Basic knowledge of various pumps and valves
• Forklift Certification required
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic computer skills. Efficiently navigate a web browser, follow online instructions, type and use a mouse.
• Work Ethic:
  Dependable, trustworthy, truthful, and credible. Shows sincere desire to provide service, follow instructions, take responsibility for own actions, and commitment to doing the best job possible. Able to multitask and work within groups of 2-4 persons.
• Physical Abilities:
  Regularly lift and carry 50-100 pounds in various packaging. Tip and move 55 gallon drums weighing up to 600 pounds with a drum dolly.

Chemical Manufacturing environment inside and outside of metal buildings. Employees will work in temperature extremes and in a chemical odor environment. Depending on exact position, employees may need to: operate a forklift, tip and move 55 gallon drums weighing up to 600 pounds with a drum dolly, lift and carry 100 pounds in various packaging, lift and handle empty 55 gallon drums.