Ball Mill Operator

Date: Jul 3, 2026

Location: Quincy, IL, US

Company: JM Huber Corporation

J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.

ABall Mill Operator is responsible forensuringa millproducesaquality product as specified in the DP409001 “Production Sampling and Testing Guidelines”.The operatorreports to the Production Supervisor. This is a night shift position 6p-6a.

Responsible formaintainingcompliance with the Huber Sustainability Management Standard requirements, within their sphere of influence. This may or may not include compliance with any air permits,waste waterpermits, storm water permits, or other rules as presented to the employee as requirements.

• The Ball Mill Operator operates three mill units (1, 7, 27, 28, 29, 36, 37, 38, 47), coating system, 7 classifiers, 12 load out systems, and a granulation system which provides feed for Ball Mill units, as well as producing bulk granular products.
• Inspects mill unit area for unsafe conditions daily.
• Operates mills in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs preventative maintenance servicing of equipment as required. Ensures electrical equipment is locked out before repair work begins.
• Produces and loads materials as established by the Plant Scheduler or Area Coordinator.
• Obtains in-process, final product, or load out samples on pre-determined intervals DP409001 “Production Sampling and Testing Guidelines” or as specified on the LW403003 “Plant Order Instructions”
• Use Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques as a guide in making process adjustments.
• Inspects trucks and rail cars before loading.
• Prepares required daily operation reports.
• May direct one or more personnel in the packaging process. The operator may be required to perform packaging duties based upon location or under direction of the Area Coordinator.
• Advises succeeding Ball Mill Operator(s), coordinator, and maintenance of operating problems and conditions.
• Employees must learn and observe all applicable company policies and safe practices and perform all duties assigned by supervisor. This description covers the significant duties of the job but may not include occasional assignments which would be within the evaluation of this job.
• Knowledgeable of the ISO quality system as required to assure compliance to the ISO 9001 quality standard.

• High School Diploma or GEDequivalentrequired. Technical school a plus.
• Minimum of 3 industrial experience or technical school equivalent or a combination of education and experience.
• Willing and able to work and act safely (laboratory and plant practices).
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations that include the following: multiplication, addition, and percentages – all of which can be accomplished with the use of a calculator if needed.
• Must have good overall communication skills with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to read and comprehend company safety manual policies, operating procedures, MSDS, and various production schedules/reports.
• Must be able to lift and move 50 lbs occasionally, must be able to ascend and descend ladders, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and crawl. Must be able to work in a dusty environment where temperatures vary from extremely hot to cold, work in humidity and around various chemicals.
• CDL preferred, but not required.

Works incontrol room and in mill unit building exposed to heat, cold, noise, vibrations, grease, oil, groundlimestoneandsomewhat dirtyconditions.

Plant milling system equipment islocatedon multiple levels and requires climbing stairs or stationary ladders tomonitorand/or adjust its operation.

J.M. Huber Corporation complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range…