Equipment Operator 3rd Shift

Minerals Technologies Inc. is a global, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a wide range of minerals and mineral-based products and services.

Our products are an essential part of everyday life for millions of people around the world. They are used in consumer goods in paper and packaging, food and pharmaceuticals, household and personal care, pet care, automotives, and many more, as well as in industrial settings like steelmaking, metalcasting, construction, infrastructure, and wastewater remediation.

We are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTX, headquartered in New York City, and have over 150 locations worldwide, with ~4,000 employees in 34 countries and 12 R&D centers.

Pay: $20.35/hr - $31.98/hr based on experience

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Move Railcars in and out of unloading station using railcar tugger
• Unloading of railcars into the proper storage tank
• adding additives to finished product
• receiving incoming raw materials
• Monitor coal milling operations and ensure adjustments are made as needed
• operate blending equipment to process preapproved customer orders
• assist with maintenance tasks as needed
• perform clean up duties to ensure a safe and comfortable work environment
• operate forklift as needed
• load and unload bulk pneumatic trucks
• perform all other work as deemed necessary by plant manager
• Must be able to lift 50# from floor to waist.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to climb stairs and rung ladders and not afraid of heights.
• Computer knowledge very helpful

OE/Lean-

The operator will work with the plant operations team to develop, follow and audit standard work, participate in 5S, Non-Routine Task Assessments and residual risk reduction. Participation in Kaizen events and all other lean activities as deemed necessary by plant manager.

Other Duties & Responsibilities-

Operator will be required to assist in all other areas of plant clean up, maintenance projects and clerical responsibilities as required.

Must be very safety orientated for themselves and others. Be responsible for his/her actions and willing to learn and work on their own. Can work with/cooperate and get along with others. Computer knowledge a plus. Maintenance background a plus. The requirements listed in the sections that follow are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required to perform the duties of this job.

The requirements listed in the sections that follow are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (primary duties) of the job.

High School diploma/GED

This position requires knowledge of process operations, quality systems and safety.

This position does not ordinarily require travel. Travel for coursework or education could be required on a very infrequent basis. Some opportunity for travel could be available if desired to assist other plants within the network.

Manufacturing setting – warehouse, production facility, rail car unloading and sand conveyor. Working in all outdoor elements is required.

Hourly, Monday – Friday. Standard 40 hours per week. Overtime is required; typically, 1 day every other weekend.

Required training will be given on site.