RESPECT to people, COURAGE to be pioneers and raise the bar, and always demonstrating INTEGRITY and authenticity. Do these core values align with yours? If so, Lhoist North America may be the place for you! We are a company that believes our people make it happen and rewards talent by offering opportunities to further develop your knowledge and interests. Within our organization, we offer safety first environments, collaboration across teams, diverse and inclusive workspaces all while challenging each other to grow.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

Assist Production

• Familiar with equipment capacity and load capabilities of dryer related material handling equipment on stone, dust, milling, and material handling systems.
• Responsible for continuously monitoring equipment and flow and remove blockages in mineral process related equipment in a safe and effective manner as needed.
• Assist in resolving production issues, troubleshooting, and adapt to changing conditions.
• Perform miscellaneous and assist production operators as needed.
• Check in/out and load customer trucks for outbound delivery.
• Perform light maintenance functions on process equipment.

Inventory Management

• Silo inventory measurements.
• Ensure that different product types are distributed into the appropriate bins.

Maintenance

• Clean bins, conveyers, spills, and help clean out material from under conveyers and catwalks, and other cleaning duties as needed.
• Perform pre-start maintenance on dryer, plant processes and mills.

Safety

• 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 haul truck, skid steer loader, utility wheel loader, man lift, 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 minerals industry.
• Must be able perform basic mathematical computations.
• 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.

Physical Demands include, but are not limited to:

• Tolerate working outside in severe weather conditions as well as exposure to industrial high temperature, limestone, 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.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Work shift work, seven days a week including holidays and be flexible to schedule changes.
• Have a telephone and be open to overtime and call-outs.

Lhoist North America offers a very competitive salary 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.