Facility Operator - East Chicago

Overview

Pay: $27.00 - $34.00 Hourly

Summary: The Facility Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the state‑of‑the‑art vertical grinding mill and cement terminal, ensuring high‑quality production and outstanding customer satisfaction. Daily responsibilities include the proper operation, monitoring, and maintenance of milling and support equipment. The operator also maintains clean, organized, and safe work areas throughout the facility. This role performs technical assessments related to material quality, maintains accurate inventory levels, and oversees all associated logistics and documentation.

This position is responsible for the housekeeping of all responsible areas and equipment. The Facility Operator requires daily interaction with internal and external customers and stakeholders.

• Daily operations of vertical grinding mill and cement terminal
• Clean and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment, bins, carts, and other containers; maintain equipment storage to ensure inventory is protected
• Coordination of logistics, scale ticketing, stockpile, and inventory management
• Operate mobile equipment as required
• Operate hand, power and specialized tools as required
• Troubleshoot machinery and equipment during both operational and non‑operational periods
• Maintain records of work performed and parts replaced
• Perform routine material quality control tests and sampling procedures
• Ensure that all products/samples are labeled correctly and clearly
• Manage inventory and generate appropriate reports
• Perform visual inspection assessments of jobsite conditions, solutions, and recommendations to correct problems if they occur; maintain a safe jobsite and working conditions
• Mechanical and electrical maintenance on daily basis
• Ensure proper maintenance and operation of all equipment – fixed and mobile
• Maintain orderly site housekeeping/compliance with applicable standards
• Continuous improvement practices all tasks and duties
• 100% participation in company safety program

• Regular attendance and physical presence at work are essential functions of this position.
• This job may require additional duties not listed above and the employee may be asked to perform those duties to meet business needs.

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver’s license required
• Knowledge of cement and concrete products preferred

• Experience operating cement grinding facility or similar facility preferred
• Experience in railroad operations preferred
• Experience in bulk powder terminal preferred
• Industrial work environment experience preferred
• Equipment experience preferred (Manlift, skid steer, loader)

• Proficient computer skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn applicable product quality and safety standards
• Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations in industrial setting

• Operation within a fast‑paced environment
• High heat environment, confined space entry, possible gas exposure, heavy industrial environment
• Exposure to plant environment with dust, noise, and varying temperatures
• Noise level is usually moderate, but can be high and requires hearing protection
• Personal protective equipment (hearing protection, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, fall protection, powered air purifying respirators, etc.) required
• Working at heights with exposure to elements
• Commitment to safety protocols and OSHA standards in industrial settings

• Regularly required to talk or hear; frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Walking, climbing and standing on uneven, muddy or frozen job sites in both daylight and after dark
• Frequent use of stairs, use of fall protection, operation…