Job Location : Yoder,WY, USA
Position Summary
With close supervision, responsible for the operation of the plant to ensure safe operations, maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.
Supervisory Responsibilities
* None
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
* Works safely, uses appropriate PPE.
* Follows directions and completes tasks in a timely manner with close supervision.
* Performs general labor such as plant clean-up and housekeeping. Tasks include, but are not limited to, cleaning under tail pulleys and high build up areas, ensuring belts are tracking properly, participating in frequent screen changes, and any other tasks assigned by shift leader or plant manager.
* Performs pre-shift inspections of equipment.
* Maintains daily scale operations; recording outbound weights, generates tickets, daily records.
* Ability to train on plant control systems and railcar loading procedures.
* Ability to train in quality assurance (QA) program by learning test processes as required by the QA program and procedures.
* Communicates with shift leads and plant manager as to any process malfunctions or irregularities.
* Assists with rail load out when needed including inspection of rail cars and silo housekeeping.
* Participates in plant maintenance program, general equipment upkeep and critical checks as directed by supervisor.
* Assists maintenance technicians in performing routine maintenance and repairs including greasing, belt changes and equipment adjustments as needed
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
* Entry level: one (1)- two (2) years general experience performing manual labor tasks such as digging, lifting and moving material, loading and unloading vehicles, light mechanical and light equipment.
* Sufficient education to make appropriate arithmetic equations and complete written documentation and records; or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training that provides the desired knowledge, skills and characteristics.
* Must be able to read, use simple math, and use basic handheld measuring tools.
* Computer skills- Basic computer skills required.
* Must be able to communicate effectively, using both written and spoken forms of communication.
* Must be a self-starter and be able to work with close supervision.
* Must be willing to work any assigned shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
* Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis and be at least 18 years of age.
* Must have high safety standards for self and others.
* Must be able to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate effectively with others.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
* Frequently - Position requires carrying, pushing, pulling 75 pounds.
* Regularly - required to sit or stand, reach, climb and move about the facility.
* Frequently - climbs ladders and stairs.
* Work Environment - Work performed in a plant environment. Exposure to inclement weather as most work will be performed outside.
* Lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and/or pulling; climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant finger dexterity necessary 50 pounds of weight from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day)
* Personal Protective Equipment: Safety glasses, hard hat and steel toe boots must be worn at all times. Hearing, respiratory and/or fall protection equipment must be worn when required.
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Western Proppants is an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Western Proppants is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Western Proppants is a drug-free workplace and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.