Utility Operator

Company Information: Carbo Ceramics, LLC is a leading technology and service company offering innovative solutions across various industries. We develop technologies that enhance oil and gas production from previously uneconomical reserves.

Position Summary: The Utility Operator plays a vital role in overall plant operations, providing support in equipment operation, clay handling, shipping, and screener room maintenance. This position ensures smooth workflow by assisting with production processes, material movement, and general facility upkeep.

• Safely operating material handling equipment:
  Loader, skid steer, and forklift.
• Cleaning slurry filters, nozzles, fluidizer walls, etc., to maintain product quality, production rate, and overall cleanliness.
• Actively inspecting all areas of the plant facility for safety and regulatory concerns/compliance.
• Responsible for plant clean‑up, bagging, and shipping of finished product.
• Assisting with plant production processes to optimize efficiency.
• Performing other related tasks when necessary.

• Must be able to work 12‑hour rotating shifts, including nights and weekends if the need arises.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience working in an industrial plant setting.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Work in all types of weather elements hot, cold, wet, dry, and dusty (both indoors and outdoors).
• Work in temperatures in excess of 100 degrees.
• Safely climb stairs and ladders and frequently get on and off mobile equipment.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Work with chemicals.
• Good hand‑to‑eye coordination.

• Bending, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, kneeling, sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, squatting, pulling, pushing, climbing, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, and seeing for long periods of time.
• The essential duties of this position require moderate to heavy lifting and carrying.
• Prolonged periods of sitting on a forklift or other warehouse equipment.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels, vibrations, and bright lights; exposure to dust, fumes, and gases; and all climate types including hot and cold temperatures, humidity, rain, snow, etc.
• Able to wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, breathing protection, and hard hats when needed.
• Able to work under stressful conditions at times.
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
• Must be able to move and lift to a 40‑pound wooden skid or pallet.
• Ability to travel throughout the facility as required to conduct safety inspections.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to complete tasks even with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to use discretion and independent judgment as needed.
• Must be able to speak clearly on the phone and to fellow workers.

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401K with Company Match
• Life Insurance and Long‑Term Disability Coverage – 100% Company‑Paid
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Tution Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Check Program – Insurance Premium Discounts
• EAP Resources
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Referral Program
• Shift Differential

Equal Opportunity Employer
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