Auto Bag Operator at US Silica Company in Jackson, Mississippi

Job Description:

 

U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. is a global performance materials company and last-mile logistics provider and is a member of the Russell 2000 Index. The Company is a leading producer of commercial silica used in a wide range of industrial applications and in the oil and gas industry. Over its 120-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver over 400 diversified product types to customers across its multiple end markets. U.S. Silica’s wholly owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and SandBox Logistics™. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays, and non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics™ is a state-of-the-art leader in proppant storage, handling and well-site delivery, dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer and more efficient. The Company currently operates 23 mines and production facilities. The Company is headquartered in Katy, Texas and has offices in Reno, Nevada, and Chicago, Illinois.

PURPOSE OF JOB

An Autobagger is primarily responsible for utilization of such equipment as: the Automatic Bag Placer, Automatic Palletizer, including the stretch-wrap machine, Dense Phase 4, and Fuller Kinyon procedures. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities of an Autobagger Includes:

• Possesses knowledge of product sampling plans


• Programs the in-line bag printer.


• Operates a stretch-wrap machine


• Completes all quality control charts


• Preventing contamination of feed products with activated adsorbents and catalysts


• Completes all down time tracking forms


• Operates a fork truck


• Keeps work area clear and clean of all trash, debris and excess clay spillage


• Possesses a thorough understanding both of job related safety hazards, safe lifting techniques and operating procedures of the forklift and properly fill out safety inspections for forklifts as per Mobile Equipment Inspection Form.


• Follows all applicable procedures and work instructions to assure feed products, adsorbents and catalysts are manufactured to meet customer specifications.


• Responsible to meet site safety requirements and quality and food/feed safety requirements


• Other similar duties, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS / COMPETENCIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

 Must have basic reading and writing skills (English) along with basic mathematical computation abilities

• Successful bidders must meet basic skills minimum requirements pursuant to Article V Paragraph 7 of the agreement. On the job training for 30 days per union contract book.


• Must be able to pass basic skills job specific test. MSHA Part 46 (24 hrs) training before starting position on safety and site-specific hazards.


• Must be able to operate a fork lift


• Must be trained on all ISO 9002 procedures.


• Must be able to troubleshoot

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Must maintain a valid Mississippi driver's license


• Must have current forklift license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (Check applicable box and note how often throughout the day)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standing/stepping - 85% of the day - approximate 7 hours


• Sitting - none required with this job


• Walking- 10%-15% of the day - approximate 2 to 3 hours


• Lifting - Infrequent lifting 55 pounds up to 73.5 pounds


• Reaching, handling & twisting - 85% of the day - approximate 7 hours


• Occasionally - pushing, pulling, carrying, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching - if needed to get job done.

¨ Lifting (include weight): _______________________                ¨ Reaching/Pushing______________________ 

¨ Crawling: ___________________________________              ¨ Standing: _________________________       

¨ Walking: ___________________________________               ¨ Sitting: ____________________________      
¨ Range of Motion: ____________________________               ¨ Climb/Balance: _____________________

¨ Bend/Stoop/Kneel: __________________________                 Other:   See above comments

    

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Degree of exposure to work conditions (% of time)

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Environment is processed clay (dusty and dirty).


• Environment is not controlled could be extreme cold or extreme heat.


• Certain areas of plant are loud and hearing protection must be worn.


• In all areas of plant approved safety glasses with side shields must be worn. Goggles may need to be worn when certain products are being packaged.


• If in the plant area a hard hat must be worn.


• In the plant steel toed shoes must be worn.

¨Dirt: ________           ¨ Heat: ______             ¨ Cold: ________         ¨ Smoke: ________     

¨ Water: ________       ¨ Noise: _______          ¨ Indoor________         ¨ Outdoor: _______

¨ Fumes: ________      ¨ Dust: _______           ¨ Office Environment: _______ Other:   See above comments

 

 
 

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