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:
General plant and workstation cleanup, including but not limited to, sweeping with push broom and vacuuming warehouse floors, cleaning all spillage and/or garbage/waste hoppers and taking waste to the landfill
Pack paper bags of varied weights while maintaining bag weights within a specified range and troubleshooting packer equipment. Ability to set target weights, dribble/bulk set point, and use preact on packing controls in at least one DE mill. Use 50lb weight to check/calibrate packaging equipment.
Collect samples from the packaging and production process areas as part of packaging process
Bulk bag filling, weighing, sampling, and 1000lb weight verification of bulk bag machines
Bulk hopper car loading & sampling
Palletizer operation-Ability to set layers and change bag patterns, and understand how to LOTOTO palletizer
Understand how to program production codes/lots into the inkjet palm pads.
Assist the Lead Packer with making code stickers, tagging bags, and warehousing
Barcom Scan Gun operation
Mobile equipment inspection sheet is completed. Ability to use propane fill station to fill any mobile equipment tanks you might use.
Ability to complete bulk bag weight reports, sample cards for bulk hopper cars, re-warehousing form and Barcom re-warehouse, be able to read/assist in filling out packing log front and back
Knowledge on reading work instructions. An understanding of different bag types at plant, private label vs non, perlite bags vs DE bags, 50lb/20kg/25lb types.
Have the ability to differentiate between the 7 pallet types used at the plant. Car, warehouse, GMA, RCP, bulk bag, skee and block pallets
Stamping, or labeling bags if they are blank before warehousing product
Assist Lead Packer at every opportunity to learn his or her job to act as a Leadman if the need arises
Operate propane powered floor sweeper in warehouse
Pick up trash and cut or pull weeds on plant property as needed on days mills maybe down
Use 1-1/2” fire hose to clean under the processing areas
Operate the dump truck, bobcat, vacuum truck if needed
Operate a forklift for the production or shipping departments and any plant needs
Refeed off weight/out of spec bags into refeed station
Attend training classes as needed
Required Education, Experience, and Skills:
High School diploma required.
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.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (written and verbal)
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form
The ability to work in a fast pace environment (multi-tasking skills)
The ability to operate equipment
Excellent attention to quality and detail
Good attendance record – arriving at work on time is critical to success
Ability to lift 10 to 50 pounds on a repetitive basis
Must be able to perform strenuous physical activity including but not limited to:
Repetitive lifting and bending
Working on and around equipment
Ability to use hand tools (shovel, hammer, etc.)
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality
Excellent safety record
Core Competencies:
Zero Harm by Choice, Operational Excellence, People Engagement
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