Overview
American Colloid Company a Minerals Technologies Company Inc. (MTI) is a resource- and technology-based company that develops, produces and markets worldwide a broad range of specialty mineral, mineral-based and synthetic mineral products and related systems and services. The Company has three reportable segments: Specialty Minerals, Performance Materials and Refractories. MTI provides a business environment and promotes a culture that encourages all employees to contribute to our success. We have long been committed to the recruitment and advancement of the most talented and qualified people. We recognize that MTI’s ability to provide the highest caliber of products and services is enhanced by a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities and countries in which we work.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay, commensurate with experience
- Health/Dental/Vision plans
- 401k company match
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
- Educational Assistance
- Employee Assistance Plan
Hours Per Week: 45-50
Location:USA | Colony, Wyoming
Job Summary: Communicates with stockpile and truck employees. Employee operates wagon and other equipment as assigned including blade, scraper, dozer, front-end loader, tractor, forklift, skid steer, pickup truck/car and dump truck. Promotes safety and OE.
Responsibilities
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Observe
- Perform equipment pre-inspections and monitor equipment function during operation including fluid levels, airlines, brakes, tires, hydraulic lines and gauges.
- Observe visual and auditory signals continuously during operation and positioning.
Operate
- Follow established standards to operate equipment for obtaining and transporting material including bulldozer, blade, wagon, scraper, loader, tractor, forklift, skid steer, pickup truck/car and dump truck.
- Operate bulldozer, blade or scraper, wagon frequently, additional equipment intermittently.
- Areas of equipment operation may include in and around field and roadways.
- Mount/dismount equipment using all legs and arms.
- Work outdoors in climate-controlled equipment cab conditions providing heating and air conditioning.
- Maintain appropriate safety and protection of employees and others while performing job duties.
- May perform duties in isolated areas and without direct supervision at times.
- Perform lifting and equipment cleaning/shoveling, assist coworkers in material transfer as needed.
Communicate
- Read and comprehend written instructions, work orders, time sheets, operating procedures and safety warnings.
- Conduct written and/or verbal communication regarding operations and safety during work which may occur in elevated ambient noise environments.
- Recognize and respond to immediate safety concerns and assist with reduction and prevention.
- Provide assistance in emergencies as necessary.
OE/Lean: The operator/blender operator will work with the plant operations team to develop, follow and audit standard work, participate in 5S, Non-Routine task reviews and residual risk reduction, participate in Kiazan events
Qualifications
Qualifications/Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Maintain knowledge of current equipment operation
- Ability to reason and use judgment continuously for equipment operation
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions, work orders, safety manuals, signage Ability to write and complete work orders, time sheets
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic
- Ability to maintain quality control standards
- Knowledge of safe plant operations and the recognition of common safety hazards inherent to the industry. Ability and knowledge to take precautions to establish and maintain a safe work environment
- Understand and apply applicable state, federal, company policies and procedures Ability to meet and maintain all appropriate state and federal certification requirements
- Ability to use required personal protective equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, reflective safety vest
- Ability to climb ladders and stairs.
- Ability to bend, twist, push, pull and lift objects as job duties require.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions if needed.
- Must be able to operate mobile equipment on rough terrain.
Work Hours: 45-50 hours per week
Safety Training: MSHA and on-boarding process provided