BM - Loader Operator

Job Description Job Title:

Mill & Dryer Operator

Location:

BM

Department:

Processing

Reports To:

Processing Supervisor

Job Overview

Mill & Dryer Operator is responsible for operating dryer and mill room to process clay into a finished product.

Responsibilities

- Operates and maintains the milling, screening, and drying processes.

- Understand internal customer needs and specifications and act to meet expectations.

- Understands process of feeding clay from the shed to dryer and communicates modifications needed to meet specifications.

- Collects samples and performs quality assurance and operational parameter testing

- Adjusts equipment operating controls to modify product properties in response to specifications, raw material properties, ambient conditions, etc.

- Assures standards are being met.

- Monitors equipment operation by observation of gauges, test data, or direct observation

- Set up equipment for different product runs.

- Troubleshoots problems in the mill area.

- Assure us all safety rules, regulations and precautions are followed.

- Assures areas are clean and free of clutter.

- Assists in maintaining equipment in the processing area.

- Performs daily routine maintenance of equipment.

- Performs basic repairs and works with maintenance personnel to complete other repairs as needed.

- Performs safety and mechanic inspections to maintain mill and dryer systems.

- Operates front-end loader and bobcat as needed. Training must be documented before operating equipment.

- Performs other duties as assigned

Education

Qualifications:

- High school diploma or equivalent.

- 0 years related experience

- Must meet the assessment requirements for this position.

Skills & Abilities

- Must possess basic mechanical skills

- Must be able to visually monitor electronic equipment, cameras, and control panels to be able to interpret the data and take appropriate actions.

- Must be able to read and comprehend product specifications.

- Must understand process controls.

- Must understand all safety requirements and other communications.

- Must have good verbal communication skills

- Must have the ability to use tools

- Must be able to enter data into computer databases.

- Must be willing to make decisions within the scope of his responsibilities and be accountable for those decisions.

- Must satisfy the spirit of WE CARE.

- Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift

- Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently

- Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways and ladders frequently

- Must be able to climb ladders up to 100 feet

- Must be able to communicate clearly by radio, telephone, and in person

- Must be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including, but not limited to: Safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, dust mask, protective coveralls, and other as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment.

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