Plant Operator I Wet
U.S. Silica · ussilica.com
MontpelierOn-siteEntry level
The job in short
Wet plant equipment operator at a mineral processing plant.
Warehouse
Details
- Found
- 22 d ago · posted 2026-09-01
- Location as listed
- Montpelier, VA, United States
- Role
- Production / Machine Operator
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Operates and monitors wet plant equipment, assisting with process control, and ensuring safe and efficient operation under close supervision.
• Knowledge
• On the job training will be provided.
• Safety training.
• Quality System training.
• Front end loader operator training.
• Problem Analysis
• On the job training will be provided.
• Computer
• On the job training will be provided.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Requires valid/active Driver�s License
• Loader operators experience preferred.
• Inspect and document work area for safety/environmental concerns.
• Cooperate with other Mine/Plant Mobile Equipment Operators and Utility workers to ensure seamless transition of workflow during breaks, lunches, shift changes, illnesses, and vacations.
• Cooperate with the Grinding Process Operator to produce sufficient quantity and quality to meet Dry Process needs.
• Cooperate with the Dry Process Operator to maintain sufficient quantity and quality feed to the dry section.
• Cooperate with supervision and lab personnel taking samples to maintain sufficient in-process quality.
• Will keep the mobile equipment cabs clean and free of trash and keep the mine shop area where greasing/refilling fluids takes place clean.
• Will wear required personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hi-vis, and hearing protection) in designated areas, and adhere to all local, state, federal and U.S. Silica health and safety standards.
• Understand the importance of Top and Bottom cutting.
• Understand wet section quality triggers (Coarse Sand, Iron, Phosphorus) Additional duties as assigned
• 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
• Mine Safety and Health (MSHA) Knowledge - Preferred
• Forklift experience - Preferred
• Computer Software - Preferred
• Warehouse experience - Preferred
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