Operator Mill B

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Works under limited supervision and according to established federal & state regulations and Company prescribed work procedures and safety policies; Operates plant/packaging equipment and forklift; Performs other duties related to loading and shipping to accomplish a safe and efficient operation; Maintains good housekeeping practices; Performs any other duties as assigned.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):

- Promote a culture of excellence through fully implementing all QEHS programs, demonstrating personal ownership and accountability, and supporting continuous improvement programs.

- Must be able to operate all packaging equipment/systems, including Densifier and Stretch Wrapper, Pellet Mill, HVDT, and bulk railcar loading.

- Re-runs bulk bag material through rerun hoppers.

- Must demonstrate knowledge of load patterns and be able to set up and load bulk rail cars and trucks (pellets and powder) as needed.

- Ensures bulk trucks and bulk railcars are loaded properly, safely, and documented correctly.

- Ability to identify breakdown and equipment issues and convey these problems in a clear manner to the maintenance team.

- Operates forklifts, street sweeper, track mobile, loader, skidsteer, man-lifts, and snowplow as needed.

- Obtain and analyze mill samples and final product samples by following laboratory test procedures and LSTMs (i.e. sedigraph, screen, Hegman bar, Zeta meter, etc.

- Understands quality, role impacts, business goals, and customer requirements.

- Accurately completes all necessary work-place exams and documentation as required.

- May be required to instruct or assist in the instruction or training of others; take additional training as necessary; and/or assist with the installation, relocation and testing of equipment.

- Performs general cleanup throughout the plant and the surrounding property.

- Perform other duties and functions as needed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience requirements:

- High School degree or equivalent

- 1+ years experience preferred in industrial/manufacturing environment. Experience in operating forklift and/or milling equipment preferred.

Knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics:

- Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.

- Demonstrate excellent verbal communication and listening comprehension.

- Communicate in a reasonable, logical, adult-to-adult manner.

- Possesses a general working knowledge of computer operation and demonstrates ability to perform basic computer functions.

- Assist others with their tasks, accept coaching and decisions, and understand team goals.

- Ability to work effectively as a team player.

- First aid, CPR, automated external defibrillator (AED).

SPECIFIC ASPECTS

- Occasional climbing of ladders and stairs.

- Frequent standing, walking and sitting for long periods of time.

- Exposure to weather elements.

- Must be able to lift and carry 50 lb.