US Silica Company
Packing Tech 1 (Manufacturing)
U.S. Silica is a global performance materials company and a leading producer of commercial silica used in a wide range of industrial applications and in the oil and gas industry. U.S. Silica's wholly owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and SandBox Logistics®. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays, and non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics® is a state-of-the-art leader in proppant storage, handling and well-site delivery, dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer and more efficient. During our 121-year history, we have developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics and materials science that enable us to produce and cost-effectively deliver over 400 diversified product types to customers across our end markets. As of December 31, 2020, we operated 23 production facilities across the United States. We control 489 million tons of reserves of commercial silica, which can be processed to make 197 million tons of finished products that meet American Petroleum Institute ("API") frac sand specifications, and 79 million tons of reserves of diatomaceous earth, perlite, and clays.
The Company is headquartered in Katy, Texas, and has an office located in Reno, Nevada.
The Packing Tech is responsible for the packaging and warehousing of product produced at the Lovelock Plant while maintaining a safe work environment and producing quality materials, meeting all safety and quality standards in at least one mill. Must have or be able to learn basic computer skills to operate specialized electronic control systems.
Essential Job Functions include but are not limited to the following:
Required Education, Experience, and Skills:
Job Skills:
Manufacturing related experience is helpful. Forklift operating skills are helpful.
Ability:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Core Competencies:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Lifting (include weight): Up to 50 lbs. repetitively Reaching: Regularly
Crawling: Occasionally Standing: Up to 12 hours per day
Walking: Up to 12 hours per day Sitting: Up to 12 hours per day
Range of Motion: Twisting, etc.: Repetitively Climb/Balance: Multiple times per day
Bend/Stoop/Kneel: Repetitively Driving: Up to 12 hours per day
Other: Must be able to wear a respirator, safety glasses, hard hat and safety boots up to 12 hours per day.
Plant Operations