Powder Packer

Powder Packer

The Powder Packer role is responsible for operating advanced packaging systems, optimizing line performance, and leading minor troubleshooting and improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Package powder products for customer orders required.
• Coordinate with fork operator to properly configure robotic stacker and package product with correct weights, bag type, pallets, and quality related requirements per work instructions.
• Monitor weights, stenciling and other order components, adjust and complete quality related documents as required.
• Fill bags (small bags/bulk bags) and palletize product per order work instructions.
• Utilize equipment vibrators as necessary to maximize operational productivity.
• Maintain a safe work environment utilizing workplace exams, S.L.A.M., and LOTOTO. Complete all documentation as required.
• General plant cleanup, including but not limited to, sweeping with push broom and vacuuming warehouse floors, cleaning hoppers and taking waste to the landfill, picking up trash, cutting/pulling weeds, painting with a paint brush, roller or sprayer, conducting cycle counts (physical inventory) of finished products/raw materials/supplies, filing paperwork, conducting safety audits (looking for unsafe conditions or unsafe acts) and other inspections, assist with data entry, quality analysis and equipment calibrations.
• Help safety manager prepare safety training and present training to other employees. Operating a forklift for the maintenance, production and shipping departments, attend extra training classes.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 1-3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively to employees of the organization. Listens and gets clarification. Writes clearly and informatively.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Presents numerical data effectively.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must follow all statutory, regulatory and organizational procedures to protect the environment from hazardous waste exposure.
• Must follow all Federal and State Safety Regulations, and company safety policies/procedures; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Aid in correcting unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.
• Ability to learn how to operate equipment safely and efficiently, such as packers, robot stacker, bulk bagger, stencil cutter and scales.
• Uses time efficiently; Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and elevated locations.
• Upon Hire: Mine Safety & Health Administration New Miner Training, HazCom and ISO training.
• Mine Safety and Health (MSHA) Knowledge - Preferred.
• Forklift experience - Preferred.
• Computer Software - Preferred.
• Warehouse experience - Preferred.

About Us

U.S. Silica is a leading producer of industrial minerals essential to modern life. With $1B+ in annual revenue, 26 production facilities, and industry-leading last-mile logistics for the oil & gas sector, we supply high-quality silica, diatomaceous earth, clay, and other materials to industries ranging from energy and construction to food & beverage.

As a portfolio company of Apollo Global Management, we are positioned for strategic growth in both our Oil & Gas and Industrial segments. For more than 100 years, our products and innovations have helped make the world cleaner, safer, and more energy-efficient.

U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. Silica is a smoke- and drug-free workplace.

Job Info

• Job Identification 528
• Job Category Operations
• Degree Level High School Diploma or GED
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 640 Clark Station Rd, Sparks, NV, 89434, US (On-site)