Clay Plant Operator - 2nd Shift

Location:

JA - KS Mfg North, 1656 Avenue Q, Sterling, KS 67579, USA

Safely operates machinery that mixes clay to be used in drilling oil and gas wells. Weighs sand, clay, and other dry materials in accordance with written and/or verbal instruction. Performs routine and operator level preventive maintenance and cleaning of equipment or surroundings as required. Must work well within a team atmosphere.

• Use equipment per standard operating procedures and employee training
• Contact supervisor or maintenance personnel if an abnormal situation occurs
• Proficient with required Safety & Hazmat policies, procedures and reporting
• Maintain, inspect and clean equipment and facilities as required per standard operating procedures
• Sample, test and log results of materials and products to ensure quality and control of product
• Use proper container for the finished material, ensuring all proper labeling is applied
• Maintain plant facilities, tools, and other items used in the performance of day‑to‑day procedures
• Inventory supplies received and consumed accordingly
• Assist other workers in preparing and maintaining equipment
• Follow the appropriate Hazmat clean up and disposal procedures and immediately report all spills to the Blend Facility Supervisor
• Assist Inventory Control Team with regular and accurate counts
• Maintain the highest levels of sanitation to preserve the quality of the product

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Ability to use various power tools safely
• Basic knowledge of various pumps and valves
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

• Work Ethic: Be dependable, trustworthy, truthful, and credible in the workplace. Display a sincere desire to provide service or assistance, follow instructions, and take responsibility for own actions. Show a commitment to doing the best job possible. Ability to multitask and work within a group of 2-4 person teams.
• Physical Abilities: Regularly lift and carry 50-100 pounds in various packaging. Tip and move 55 gallon drums, weighing up to 600 pounds, with the use of a drum dolly.

Chemical Manufacturing environment inside and outside of metal buildings. Employee will work in temperature extremes and in a chemical odor environment. Depending on exact position, employee may need to:
Operate a forklift, tip and move 55 gallon drums weighing up to 600 pounds with a drum dolly, lift and carry 100 pounds in various packaging, lift and handle empty 55 gallon drums.

Driver's License

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