The Perlite Operator Operates multiple production units, monitor control systems, and troubleshoots basic process issues with limited supervision. • Safety & Compliance: • Maintain a strong commitment to workplace safety and quality standards. • Conduct regular workplace inspections to identify and address potential safety hazards. • Ensure housekeeping standards are met and work areas are maintained in a clean and professional manner. • Adhere to all plant safety policies, procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). • Operations Management: • Operate the Perlite Plant in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and production requirements. • Monitor process conditions, record operational data, and make necessary adjustments to maintain efficiency and meet production demand. • Utilize JDE software to enter production receipts and finished goods data accurately. • Quality Assurance: • Conduct quality control testing on process and finished product samples. • Ensure products consistently meet quality specifications and customer requirements. • Process Improvement: • Support process reliability and continuous improvement initiatives through ongoing monitoring, inspection, and optimization of operating conditions. • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and equipment performance. • Maintenance Support: • Assist with minor maintenance activities and equipment upkeep within the Perlite unit. • Report equipment issues and support troubleshooting efforts as needed. • Team Collaboration: • Maintain effective communication with the Perlite Foreman and other team members to support operational goals and plant performance. • Perform additional duties as assigned. • Required: • High school diploma or GED. • Strong technical and troubleshooting skills. • Basic computer proficiency. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed. • Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment. • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. • Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work from elevated platforms. • Ability to use hand tools such as shovels, hammers, and wrenches. • Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and work in an industrial environment. • Preferred: • 1+ years of experience in a process manufacturing environment. • Manufacturing experience. • Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) knowledge. • Forklift experience. • Warehouse experience. • Mechanical aptitude. • Welding experience. • Experience using production or manufacturing software systems, including JDE.