Job Description:

U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. is a performance materials company with core competencies in mining, processing, logistics and materials science. As a member of the Russell 2000 Index, the Company is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry, and in a wide range of industrial applications which enables us to continue to build on our 120-year track record as a large-scale producer and innovator by expanding our end markets and delivering great service to our customers.

 

Our 27 geographically dispersed production facilities controlling an estimated 627 million tons of reserves of commercial silica and 56 million tons of reserves of diatomaceous earth, perlite, and clays - we produce and cost-effectively deliver over 400 diversified products to customers across our 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.

 

With over 1,500 employees world-wide, we operate on a platform of ethics, safety and sustainability.  As we change and grow, our core values remain constant:

 

    We ensure the safety of our people and the environment

    We act with honesty and integrity

    We treat each other with respect and dignity

    We operate in our communities as good neighbors

 

The Company is headquartered in Katy, Texas and has offices in Reno, Nevada and Chicago, Illinois.

 

The primary role of the loading operator is to load kiln dried material into the reclaim hopper for further processing.

 

Essential Job Functions:

• Operator will perform pre-operation inspection of equipment at the beginning of the shift and periodically throughout the shift


• Must be knowledgeable of, proper use and observe lock-out/tag-out procedures


• Operate loader to maintain the flow of kiln dried material into reclaim hopper


• Maintain equipment by performing regular preventative maintenance checks


• Assist with mill set up, screen changes, and clean up as needed


• Perform material density tests throughout shift


• Keep work area clean throughout the shift


• Monitor reclaim hopper and conveyor


• Discharge material into appropriate silo


• Operate dump truck when needed


• Report any problems to immediate supervisor


• In addition to the above, tasks may be added on a temporary or permanent basis as deemed necessary by management

 

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Minimum of high school education or equivalent


• Minimum of 1 year of in similar capacity preferably in mining


• Must be qualified to operate loader


• Must complete 36 hrs of new miner safety training, first aid, CPR, and receive refresher course every year


• Must be willing to adhere to safety rules and regulations


• Must be able to pass a drug test and remain drug free


• Must be willing to consent to a background check


• Must be eligible to legally work in the united states


• Must be willing to work as a team

 

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