The Company

Imerys is a world leader in creating specialty solutions that improve everyday life through minerals. Our success is built on our people, and creating an environment where our 17,800 employees around the globe can thrive.

We passionately believe that our teams are at their best when they have the opportunity to learn, collaborate and find new ways to solve our customers’ challenges, no matter what part of the business they are in.
We can offer you a variety of work and real opportunities to make an impact and be part of our evolution.

If you want to grow your skills and develop your career, find out more at www.imerys.com

JOB SUMMARY:  

The position is to perform the transfer of raw materials and hand batching of recipes accurately and as directed. The Plant Operator will be required to perform duties as assigned and conduct themselves in a professional, ethical manner. The material handler must be self-motivated and responsible.

This job is responsible for operating various aspects of an industrial plant.  As a Plant Operator, you will be working in a stand-alone role, operating a company owned truck, handling raw materials, mixing finished product, staging finished product, maintaining production equipment and supporting various operational tasks and responsibilities.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pneumatic railcar unloading

• Operate forklift

• Operate company truck to facilitate shipping and receiving operation of bulk goods

• Moving bags of raw materials for the extruders

• Maintains supplies of materials

• Housekeeping; clears out trash boxes and waste and scrap

• Blending product by following specific instructions

• Completes requires paperwork during and at end of shift

• Interaction with various tractor trailer drivers   

• Conduct periodic and scheduled maintenance (hoses, oils, tools)

• Monitors inventory

• Perform snow removal around plant and railcars (as needed)

• Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Manager

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize priorities

• Strong mechanical aptitude  

• Must be able to work well with others and follow directions 

• Must maintain poise under pressure

• Must have basic math comprehension and problem solving skills

• Must be capable of reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals  

• Ability to be trained to successfully operate automated control systems  

• Ability to write and communicate clearly and effectively on work orders and safety improvement recommendations

• Ability to lift 50 pounds routinely throughout the work day

• Ability to troubleshoot system performance related issues to solve basic problems and find a safe effective solution

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Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:

recruiting.support@ imerys.com

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. 

To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered. 

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.