U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. is a global performance materials company and is a member of the Russell 2000. The company is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its 123-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver more than 800 diversified products to customers across our end markets. 

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, and is dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer and more efficient. The company has 26 operating mines and processing facilities and two additional exploration stage properties across the United States and is headquartered in Katy, Texas.

JOB PURPOSE:

To perform general clean-up and general manual labor. To transport materials, supplies, and equipment through the plant. To fill vacancies in other job classifications.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Shovels, sweeps, cleans up grounds, loads and unloads trucks and railroad cars, cleans sand spillage with water hose, broom and shovel.
• Cuts weeds and trees and disposes of debris.
• Washes floors, windows, etc.
• Cleans, inspects, refuels, lubricates and makes operating repairs to mobile equipment and other machinery.
• Fills bulk bags with whole grain or ground sand.
• Shrink-wraps pallets as required
• Reports the following to the supervisor immediately:
  • Any equipment damage
  • Any variation in operating limits that cannot be brought within acceptable limits using standard procedures
  • Any breakdowns
  • Any unsafe working condition
  • Any accident or injury on company property
  • Any condition or event which prevents completion of the job in a timely manner
• Performs housekeeping and painting in the following areas:
  • Immediate work area
  • Other areas designated by the supervisor
• Completes required reports and turns them in at designated times and places.
• Communicates with supervisors and co-workers on all shifts to insure continuity of operations.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• High School diploma is required

U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. Silica is a smoke- and drug-free workplace. The above description is intended to capture the essential functions of the job, nature and level of work as of the preparation date. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be required of the position. This job description may be modified at any time with or without notice. U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. Silica is a smoke- and drug-free workplace. The above description is intended to capture the essential functions of the job, nature and level of work as of the preparation date. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be required of the position. This job description may be modified at any time with or without notice.