Production Utility-2

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

The Position

Job Summary

JOB PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:

This employee performs general labor duties in the production area. This person can work in the Secar (rotary kiln) plant, Fondu mill building, Distribution/Pack house or the Yard. They prepare all finished products for shipping. The individual will be required to use electrical, mechanical and air-operated tools to perform his/her duties. The individual will also be required to operate light and heavy machinery such as, but not limited to, forklifts, front-end loaders, track mobiles, etc. The individual will have to troubleshoot problems and provide accurate feed back to the Supervisor. The individual may be required to assist maintenance technicians during shutdowns under supervisor. The individual must be able to work shifts.

KEY RESULTS AREAS / PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential duties and responsibilities include and are not limited to the following:

Ensure the company safety rules are followed; Perform safety inspections on every shift and fill out the log sheets.
Clean work area, machines, tools and equipment.
Sweep, remove spills or waste material.
Manually move or pile material or supplies.
Maintain proper operation of mobile equipment by performing general preventative maintenance on them
Dump the ball charges from the plant grinding mills and recharge as required.
Load and unload raw materials, supplies and finish product from ships, railcars or trucks and install strapping, bracing or padding whenever necessary to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
Load and unload material onto or from pallets, trays, rack or shelves.
Start the palletizer and packing system including the purging of the packing machines.
Weigh and mix fluidix batches.
Prepare finished product for shipment or storage by placing them in shipping containers.
Count, weigh and record number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheets.
Prepare samples of materials, label with identifying information and take samples to the laboratory for analysis.
Maintain proper operation of equipment in the Secar plant, Fondu mill building and the distribution center.
Be able to trouble shoot problems
Make simple mechanical adjustments or repairs to equipment
Maintain appearance and condition of the plant.
Load clinker into clinker loading hopper - > 100 t per shift
Other duties as assigned.

KEY RESULT AREAS (Major Objectives)

Principal Accountabilities

Ensure that 80% of monthly Safety Training are attended
Ensure that all company policies and procedures are adhered to.
Reporting of accidents, near misses and First aid incidents
Basic troubleshooting skills to identify route causes of problems
Practice good house keeping
Complete all check lists correctly.
Ensure that all equipment shift and pre-start checks are done thoroughly
Ensure that the correct lubrication is used in the relevant equipment.
Ensure that pallets are stacked correctly so they do not fall
Be able to inspect and operate all mobile equipment correctly, safely and report faults

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and /or ability required.

The person must have the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions. They must have the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

The individual must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. The individual must be able to learn and operate heavy equipment safety.

The person must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. They must have the ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Education: Individual should have a high school diploma or equivalent or be able to pass the equivalent learning skills.

Knowledge: Manufacturing knowledge, safety practices a plus.

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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recruiting.support@ imerys.com

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IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.