Fine Grind Operator

About the role

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The Fine Grind Operator maintains production, maintenance, safety, quality, and housekeeping within U.S. Aggregates' fine grind plant operations, to keep the plant clean and running efficiently. This role works as part of a team-oriented operations crew and will contribute to a safe and productive work environment.

Essential Functions

• Prepares materials for filling bags, trucks, and/or railcars according to production specifications and quality requirements
• Verifies that final product is free of contamination and foreign particles; reports any quality deficiency or observation to the appropriate team member or supervisor without delay
• Communicates with and assists customers and haulers to ensure their needs are met professionally and efficiently
• Conducts and documents daily equipment inspections, confirming compliance with MSHA regulations and reporting any maintenance needs promptly
• Coordinates daily equipment needs and maintenance schedules, communicating with mechanics to ensure equipment is operational and available for production
• Receives parts and stores them in proper locations on site, and ensures packing slips and paperwork are initialed as received and submitted in a timely manner
• Maintains continuous communication with the Quality Assurance department to verify the plant meets quality requirements and specifications
• Occasionally operates various pieces of heavy equipment as required to support plant production and maintenance needs
• Performs assigned plant rounds, inspecting, monitoring, troubleshooting, performance-testing, and documenting plant processes
• Operates and adjusts plant pumps, motors, feeders, and other equipment to maintain appropriate plant operating conditions
• Maintains clean, orderly, and safe facilities and equipment through routine housekeeping, including shoveling, sweeping, general cleaning, and assigned maintenance or repairs
• Recommends changes to operations that may produce safer work processes, cost savings, or efficiency improvements
• Troubleshoots and repairs crushing, screening, and conveying equipment, minimizing downtime and maintaining production throughput
• Reports hazards, near misses, equipment issues, and unsafe conditions immediately to supervisors, following established incident and hazard reporting procedures
• Participates in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and all required training, maintaining current certifications and compliance documentation
• Promotes a culture of safety and compliance by adhering to company safety policies during mining activities, including abiding by yard rules, safety regulations, and PPE requirement, including complying with MSHA regulations governing mining operations
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company's core values, competencies, and skills.

Education Qualifications

• High School or Equivalent required

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to maintain regular, dependable attendance and sustain a high level of performance across all assigned responsibilities
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions accurately, complete assigned tasks on schedule, and perform all work in full compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English and apply basic math to complete job-related tasks, documentation, and inventory tracking accurately
• Working knowledge of U.S. Aggregates safety and operating principles, with the ability to participate effectively in safety briefings, job briefings, and all required team communications
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, take direction, and follow all work rules
• Ability to be flexible to work days, nights, and weekends as required
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy in all equipment operations, recordkeeping, and compliance activities
• Skilled in welding, torching, and maintenance preferred

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Ability to continuously stand or walk on level or uneven ground for extended periods
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairways, and incline catwalks and work safely at elevated heights as required
• Ability to bend, crouch, and/or kneel at the waist or knees
• Ability to lift, push, pull, shovel, or carry materials and equipment weighing at least 50 pounds
• Must wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all site safety standards at all times
• Ability to work outside the majority of the time and withstand extreme weather conditions, including exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, and windy conditions