Heavy Equipment/Mill Operator

Carmeuse · Portage

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Pay range $34 - $42 per hour.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Performs all duties in a safe manner following company safety rules and policies.
Operates plant production equipment consisting of front-end loader, vibratory feeder, flash dryer, roller mill, turbine classifier, dust collector, product conveying systems, and control systems.
Initiates equipment adjustments necessary during production to conform to customer specifications.
Operates raw material feed system consisting of front-end loader, loader hopper, bucket elevator, conveyor and control system (PLC).
Retrieves production samples from each mill to ensure product meets customer specifications. Samples are taken on scheduled intervals and more frequently, if necessary. Enters results into computer software.
Services plant and mobile equipment, and performs minor maintenance and repairs, as required.
Prepares daily production reports, safety (MSHA) and environmental (IDEM) inspection forms.
Performs miscellaneous plant operational duties, such as, housekeeping, clean-up of spillage, disassemble/assemble of plant equipment, minor fabrication.
Oversees loading of finished product into trucks, consisting of loading bulk trucks and utilizing the automated scales and load out systems.
Communicates information from shift-to-shift with regards to production, areas of concern, and changes to equipment and operating practices.
Operates ship unloading system to unload raw limestone from ship to company property.
Maintains stockpile utilizing equipment.
Performs maintenance duties when needed to support the maintenance staff during major plant outages and breakdowns.
Other duties assigned by management.

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Carmeuse started out as a small family-run business in Belgium.

Today it’s a leading global producer of lime, high calcium limestone and dolomitic stone. Its products are essential to energy producers, environmental services, construction and manufacturing.

With over 90 production facilities spread across almost every continent, and over 4,500 employees working at Carmeuse every day, the company’s most treasured resources are its people.

Carmeuse is dedicated to maintaining a workplace that fosters equal opportunity and creates a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to working with a self-directed, independent team to (1) oversee the movement of raw material feed in both production and delivery of ships; (2) operate plant production equipment; (3) retrieving and testing material for the quality of material during production and shipments; (4) operates mobile equipment including front-end loader, forklift, skid loader, manlift, and scissor lift; (5) minor maintenance on equipment and mobile equipment; (6) complete reporting for environmental (IDEM) and safety (MSHA); (7) participates in daily communication with teams to complete daily tasks and other duties as assigned. This position requires a schedule of rotating 12-hour shifts in an operating facility that operates 365 days a year.

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