RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

• Familiar with equipment capacity and load capabilities of kiln related material handling equipment on stone, dust, and lime handling systems.
• Responsible for continuously monitoring equipment and flow and remove blockages in kiln related equipment in a safe and effective manner as needed.
• Monitor and record daily temperature readings of kiln and related equipment.
• Assist in resolving production issues, troubleshooting, and adapt to changing conditions.
• Perform kiln outages and assist kiln operators as needed.
• Responsible for accurate silo inventory measurements.
• Ensure that different product types are distributed into the appropriate bins.
• Clean bins, conveyers, spills, and help clean out material from under conveyers and catwalks, and other cleaning duties as needed.
• Collect and analyze kiln process samples as required to assist Quality Control.
• Perform all work assigned in a neat and orderly manner adhering to company and governmental safety rules and regulations including company lock out tag out procedures.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment including vacuum truck, haul truck, Skid Steer loader, front end loader, manlift, and forklift in a safe manner.
• Assist with training of new employees and/or equipment.
• Cross train in other production areas as needed.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Industrial background with good troubleshooting skills.
• Previous experience operating heavy equipment is desired.
• Knowledgeable of current environmental regulations and practices as they relate to the lime industry.
• Must be able perform basic mathematical computations
• Must be able to work shift work, seven days a week including holidays and be flexible to schedule changes.
• Must have a telephone and be open to call-outs
• Self Motivated and must be able to work independently
• Good decision making skills regarding safety
• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as work orders, safety rules, standard operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Tolerate working outside in severe weather conditions as well as exposure to industrial high temperature, lime, noise and dust.
• Access all areas within a site which could include heights of 120 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels.
• Ability to occasionally lift/carry 50 pounds.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Six Months production experience in an industrial background preferred

Lhoist North America offers a very competitive total rewards package that includes but is not limited to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, vacation, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with Lhoist North America 401K retirement savings options which includes an employer match. Lhoist North America also recognizes the importance of continuing education by offering Educational Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and professional growth.

Here at Lhoist North America, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these protected characteristics. We encourage applications from all individuals and strongly support diversity in our workplace. We strive to create an inclusive environment for everyone, and we are committed to treating everyone in a fair and equitable manner. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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Application Deadline for this role will be 07/25/2024

Call Karen at 254-978-9039