Plant Operator

• Medical/Prescription & Dental/Vision
• 401k Plan with 6% Employer Match
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off / 5 weeks Paid Time off at 5 years
• 10 paid holidays / 3 additional floating holidays
• Safety Incentive Bonus
• Short & long-term disability, at no cost
• Group term life, at no cost

Active Minerals International (AMI) is a worldwide leader in specialty industrial minerals. The company specializes in the production and marketing of high purity kaolin and gel quality attapulgite clay minerals for fiberglass, concrete, plaster, paints, rubber and agriculture industries.

Essential Functions:

• Operate mill system to include all associated equipment, controls and duties of an operator.
• Identify, troubleshoot and correct problems with the mill systems.
• Collect and prepare samples for the QC lab, if needed.
• Perform QC duties and lab tests if needed.
• Blow out equipment filters and lubricate, as needed.
• Operate front-end loader, Gleason shredders, conveying systems and dust collectors.
• Maintain silo levels to allow for continuous operations of all loading areas.
• Perform preventive maintenance duties and assist maintenance when needed.
• Know and maintain product specifications.
• Operate skid steer, as needed.
• Perform housekeeping around work area.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment at the beginning of each shift.
• Adhere to all QMS procedures and documentation as applicable to position and department, and as required by ISO.

Job Requirements and Skill Sets:

• Valid Drivers License
• Effective communication, both written and verbal.
• Must be able to work individually and in a team atmosphere.
• Strong moral and ethical standards.
• Must be able to operate forklift.
• General working knowledge of MSHA Safety requirements.

Working Conditions/Environment:

Work is performed in a production environment. Position requires lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying up to 55 lbs. on a regular basis. Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop and climb up to 70 feet. Able to operate hand and foot controls simultaneously. Manual dexterity required for operation of hand controls and/or computer keyboard. Vision and a sense of hearing are also required. operation of hand controls and/or computer keyboard. Vision and a sense of hearing are also required.

“Active Minerals International is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, religion, disability, marital status, national origin, race, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.”