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Plant Operator Wet

Job in Montpelier, Hanover County, Virginia, 23192, USA
Listing for: U.S. Silica Company
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-04
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Machine Operator, Forklift Operator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Plant Operator I Wet
Location: Montpelier

Job Description

Operates and monitors wet plant equipment, assisting with process control, and ensuring safe and efficient operation under close supervision.

Responsibilities
  • Knowledge
  • On the job training will be provided.
  • Safety training.
  • Quality System training.
  • Front end loader operator training.
  • Problem Analysis
  • On the job training will be provided.
  • Computer
  • On the job training will be provided.
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
  • Requires valid/active Drivers License
  • Loader operators experience preferred.
  • Inspect and document work area for safety/environmental concerns.
  • Cooperate with other Mine/Plant Mobile Equipment Operators and Utility workers to ensure seamless transition of workflow during breaks, lunches, shift changes, illnesses, and vacations.
  • Cooperate with the Grinding Process Operator to produce sufficient quantity and quality to meet Dry Process needs.
  • Cooperate with the Dry Process Operator to maintain sufficient quantity and quality feed to the dry section.
  • Cooperate with supervision and lab personnel taking samples to maintain sufficient in-process quality.
  • Will keep the mobile equipment cabs clean and free of trash and keep the mine shop area where greasing/refilling fluids takes place clean.
  • Will wear required personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hi-vis, and hearing protection) in designated areas, and adhere to all local, state, federal and U.S. Silica health and safety standards.
  • Understand the importance of Top and Bottom cutting.
  • Understand wet section quality triggers (Coarse Sand, Iron, Phosphorus) Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • High level of safety and quality
  • Ability to multi-task at a fast-pace (at times), work in outside conditions during all seasons, climb multi-levels by stairs & ladders, work from elevated platforms, use hand tools (shovel, hammer, wrenches, etc.)
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Mine Safety and Health (MSHA) Knowledge
    - Preferred
  • Forklift experience
    - Preferred
  • Computer Software
    - Preferred
  • Warehouse experience
    - Preferred
Job Info
  • Job Identification 610
  • Job Category Operations
  • Posting Date 09/01/2026, 02:54 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Locations Route 677, Montpelier, VA, 23192, US (On-site)
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