Clay Plant Operator - 2nd Shift

Position Summary: 

Safely operates machinery that mixes clay to be used in drilling oil and gas wells. Weighs sand, clay, and other dry materials in accordance with written and/or verbal instruction. Perform routine and operator level preventive maintenance and cleaning of equipment or surroundings as required. Must work well within a team atmosphere.

Essential Functions: 

• Ability to successfully use equipment per standard operating procedures and employee training


• Contact the proper supervisor or maintenance personnel if abnormal situation occurs


• Proficient with required Safety & Hazmat policies, procedures and reporting.


• Maintain, inspect and clean equipment and facilities as required per standard operating procedures


• Sample, test and log results of materials and products, as required, to ensure quality and control of product.


• Use proper container for the finished material, making sure all proper labeling is applied


• Maintain plant facilities, tools, and other items used in the performance of day-to-day procedures


• Inventory supplies received and consumed accordingly


• Assists other workers in preparing and maintaining equipment


• Follow the appropriate Hazmat clean up and disposal procedures and immediately report all spills to the Blend Facility Supervisor


• Assists Inventory Control Team with regular and accurate counts


• Maintain the highest levels of sanitation in order to preserve the quality of the product

Qualifications: 

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)


• Ability to use various power tools safely


• Basic knowledge of various pumps and valves


• Forklift Certification required


• Must possess a valid driver’s license

Skills & Abilities: 

• Computer Skills: Have basic computer skills. Efficiently navigate a web browser, follow online instructions, type and use a mouse.


• Work Ethic: Be dependable, trustworthy, truthful, and credible in the workplace. Display a sincere desire to provide service or assistance, follow instructions, and take responsibility for own actions. Show a commitment to doing the best job possible. Ability to multitask and work within a group of 2-4 person teams.


• Physical Abilities: Regularly lift and carry 50-100 pounds in various packaging. Tip and move 55 gallon drums, weighing up to 600 pounds, with the use of a drum dolly.

Work Environment: 

Chemical Manufacturing environment inside and outside of metal buildings. Employee will work in temperature extremes and in a chemical odors environment. Depending on exact position, employee may need to: Operate a forklift, tip and move 55 gallon drums weighing up to 600 pounds with a drum dolly, lift and carry 100 pounds in various packaging lift and handle empty 55 gallon drums.