Truck Loader na 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.  

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct daily duties/tasks assigned, communicate with fellow crew members, and maintain company standards of safety, product quality, and housekeeping.
• Perform physically strenuous tasks, including stepping from platforms to trucks, climbing ladders and stairs, shoveling and/or sweeping, and routinely lifting up to 70 pounds.
• Guide truck movement with radio, hand signals, and/or electronic signals.
• Observe, report, troubleshoot, and correct situations that are likely to develop into operational problems or safety hazards.
• Perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks such as completing routine preventative maintenance and inspections of tools and equipment, removing trash and debris from the facility, cleaning up loose or spilled sand, and assisting crew on all operational tasks.
• Participate in daily safety briefings and complete thorough shift changeovers.
• Complete paperwork accurately and completely.
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year of mining experience or similar process preferred
• Computer skills and ability to learn software used for document creation
• Communication, mathematical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Adhere to all safety and environmental regulations

U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. Silica 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.