Location: Columbia,SC, USA
** Bagger**
**Job Category****:** Plant Operations **Requisition Number****:** BAGGE03768 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
**Description**
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. Silicas 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 located in Reno, Nevada.
This position is located in Columbia, SC
Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, the Bagging Operator will operate and control plant processes. The Bagging Operator will help maintain a clean and orderly work environment and report all deviations from plant rules to the Operations Supervisor. The Bagging Operator will ensure compliance of all health and safety policies, laws and best practices.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
**Operational**
Operate and control bagging processes in accordance with best practices. Advise/assist employees with operational challenges. Facilitate maintenance of a clean and orderly work environment.
**Record Keeping**
Maintain recordkeeping for all regulatory and company systems.
**Safety, Health and Environment**
Maintain safe work practices and help other employees maintain and improve the overall health, safety and environmental conditions of the facility.
**Continuous Improvement**
Participate in activities to continuously improve processes and practices. Advise management on best practices to improve safety, operational efficiency and cost.
**Equipment Maintenance**
Performs operating adjustments and repairs as required to maintain equipment operation. Assists maintenance employees as needed.
Fill in for other employees on leave/vacation as needed and additional duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma
**Experience Required**
At least two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills (Wonderware, Vibration Analysis, Excel experience a plus)
Work extended hours, weekends or nights as assigned.
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