Forklift Operator bei U.S. Silica Holdings Inc.

U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. is a global performance materials company and is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its 125-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics, and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver more than 800 diversified products to customers across our end markets. 

U.S. Silica's wholly-owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and SandBox Logistics™. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays, and non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics™ is a state-of-the-art leader in proppant storage, handling and well-site delivery, and is dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer, and more efficient. The company has 26 operating mines and processing facilities and two additional exploration stage properties across the United States and is headquartered in Katy, Texas.

Forklift Operator provides support to the operations and supply chain through collecting, loading, shipping and receiving sandboxes and other products. This position will be responsible for operating forklift, optimizing loading for efficient logistics and supporting other facility functions to ensure optimal operation of the business.

Essential Job Functions:

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products/boxes and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment.
• Operate a forklift and/or a front loader at the wellsite to safely load and unload loaded or empty Boxes on and off each chassis for drivers.
• Pull and prepare loads for shipment ensuring the exact specifications.
• Lock the box on the chassis to ensure safe travel to its destination as well as unlocking the box to ensure safe unloading at the wellsite with a loaded or empty box.
• Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
• Walk trucks/drivers in and out of the wellsite to ensure safe travel speeds are adhered to per customer’s guidelines.
• Direct trucks/drivers into the loading/unloading area to ensure safe positioning of the truck for loading/unloading purposes.
• Identify safety hazards in the workplace. Comply with all OSHA and other essential safety standards.
• Report quality and load variances

Education Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilites: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• Two years experience operating forklifts or similar equipment preferred. One year of onsite oilfield experience preferred. Forklift certification is preferred.
• Good commination skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Honest and hardworking.
• Work independently.
• Customer service skills.
• Safety Requirements: PEC Safeland Training and Forklift certified.
• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age to be considered for this position.

Sandbox Logistics is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability or veteran status. Sandbox is a smoke- and drug-free workplace. The above description is intended to capture the essential functions of the job, nature and level of work as of the preparation date. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be required of the position. This job description may be modified at any time with or without notice.