Job Overview:

Reporting to a Lead person or Processing Supervisor, the Mill Operator is responsible for operating the mill room to process clay into a finished product. Must be able to fulfill all other tasks associated with processing, including kilns, loader, bulk loader, lab, and substitute for Processing Leader.

Responsibilities:

- Conducts all work in a safe, efficient manner, correcting and reporting safety issues, recognizing opportunities for improvement, completing near miss cards.

- Completes pre-shift safety and general inspections of the work area, documenting in writing the inspection and any concerns on a standard form.

- Generate necessary work orders and check completed maintenance work using the work order system.

- Operates the milling and screening processes.

- Modifies milling processes to meet product specifications.

- Monitors equipment operation by observation of gauges, test data, or direct observation making necessary adjustments.

- Collects samples and performs quality assurance and operational parameter testing

- Sets up equipment for different product runs

- Adjusts milling equipment and screen changes

- Operates front-end loader and skid steer

- Assists in maintaining all equipment in processing area

- Responsible for troubleshooting and daily routine maintenance of equipment, including basic repairs

- Performs basic repairs and works with assists maintenance personnel as needed.

- Performs conveyer safety and maintenance

- Performs lock out procedures including knowledge of alarm systems and how to troubleshoot mechanical problems in the mill and dryer areas

- Keeps work areas clean and free of clutter.

- Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:Education:

- HS Diploma or equivalent required.

Skills & Abilities:

- Experience with a large ERP preferred.

- Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on SOPs equipment drawings, (Standard Operating Procedures), PWI (Process Work Instructions), and similar documents.

- Possess business conduct values

- 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 be able to use tools.

- Must be able to enter data into computer databases.

- Must be willing to make decisions within his responsibilities to be accountable for them.

- 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.