Job Details
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 in Reno, Nevada.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Working safely is priority
* Site cleanup, crusher cleaning, ore dump/grizzly, clearing belts, dump spill hoppers, including Ultravac hopper. Sump pump cleaning, wash down of structures and grounds, unplugging elevators, fans and furnace.
* Operates warehouse and yard forklifts, man lifts, skid steer loader, front end loader, vac truck, tractor, and floor sweeper are required.
* Related jobs will include compactor operation, propane filling, lock-out/tag out and confined space entry.
* Dump trash cans and push ore down in the truck dump
* Dump bulk bags and refeed non-conforming product when needed.
* Assisting in unplugging de-lumpers, product lines/dense phase.
* Wash down plant areas.
* General plant cleanup, including but not limited to, shoveling, sweeping with a push broom and vacuuming warehouse floors, cleaning hoppers.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
* High school diploma or general education (GED); or equivalent experience.
* Multi-Tasking skills
* Good attention to quality and detail.
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (written and verbal)
* Good attendance history.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to work independently.
* Ability to work a flexible work schedule.