Operator

The Perlite Operator Operates multiple production units, monitor control systems, and troubleshoots basic process issues with limited supervision.

• Safety & Compliance:
  • Maintain a strong commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
  • Conduct regular workplace inspections to identify and address potential safety hazards.
  • Ensure housekeeping standards are met and work areas are maintained in a clean and professional manner.
  • Adhere to all plant safety policies, procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Operations Management:
  • Operate the Perlite Plant in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and production requirements.
  • Monitor process conditions, record operational data, and make necessary adjustments to maintain efficiency and meet production demand.
  • Utilize JDE software to enter production receipts and finished goods data accurately.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Conduct quality control testing on process and finished product samples.
  • Ensure products consistently meet quality specifications and customer requirements.
• Process Improvement:
  • Support process reliability and continuous improvement initiatives through ongoing monitoring, inspection, and optimization of operating conditions.
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and equipment performance.
• Maintenance Support:
  • Assist with minor maintenance activities and equipment upkeep within the Perlite unit.
  • Report equipment issues and support troubleshooting efforts as needed.
• Team Collaboration:
  • Maintain effective communication with the Perlite Foreman and other team members to support operational goals and plant performance.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Required: 
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Strong technical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Basic computer proficiency.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
  • Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work from elevated platforms.
  • Ability to use hand tools such as shovels, hammers, and wrenches.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and work in an industrial environment.
• Preferred:
  • 1+ years of experience in a process manufacturing environment.
  • Manufacturing experience.
  • Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) knowledge.
  • Forklift experience.
  • Warehouse experience.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Welding experience.
  • Experience using production or manufacturing software systems, including JDE.