Plant Operator / Bagger

The Position

Plant Operator/Bagger

Job Summary

Purpose of Position:

Safely and efficiently operate, maintain and utilize various pieces of Processing Equipment for the production and packaging of finished mica products.

Primary Duties:

• Perform all pre-shift and safety inspections of assigned equipment and complete daily inspection reports.
• Obey all safety operating and work guidelines.
• Operate equipment in a safe and timely manner.
• Oversee all start-up, continual operation and shutdown of the process
• Make operating adjustments as necessary to achieve quality and productivity targets.
• Operate equipment efficiently and accurately complete daily production reports, which include accurate documentation of all downtime.
• Care of equipment including changing mica screens when necessary and other checks as needed.
• Report condition of equipment and maintenance needs to supervisor, plus prepare maintenance work orders.
• Keep assigned pieces of equipment and work areas clean, plus keep all equipment in good working condition.
• All other duties as assigned within production department by supervisor.
• Conduct finished product sampling and analysis for in process quality control.
• Load customer trucks with product in accordance with loading and shipping procedures.

Processing Equipment Involved:

• Bucket Elevators, Belt Conveyors, Rotary Dryer, Air Classifier, Sifters.
• Paper & Bulk Bag Packaging Equipment.
• Also must be able to operate small skid steer loader, front end loader and warehouse forklift.

Working Conditions:

• Indoors and Outdoors in various weather conditions

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in operating large moving machinery in a manufacturing environment required.

Skills Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to efficiently operate and monitor all processing equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently operate and monitor all bagging equipment.
• Communications skills including verbal, non-verbal, listening, interpreting and understanding instructions.
• Consulting effectively with coworkers concerning work and schedules.
• Satisfactory Attendance & Performance Records.
• Ability to work as part of a Kings Mountain team.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently.

Other Required Activities:

• Sitting, climbing, stooping, lifting (up to 50lbs), checking, visual inspection, hearing, listening, operation in a safe manner according to work instructions
• This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employer retains the discretion to modify and to assign other duties as necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $21.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kings Mountain, NC 28086: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person