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