Manufacturing Technician/Bagger

Our Company

Dicalite Minerals Corporation is a growing international industrial minerals company with 17 facilities across North America and Europe. Operating through a fully integrated network of four mines and twelve refining, processing, and packaging facilities, the company has a unique multi-mineral platform that includes perlite, and diatomaceous earth. These processed minerals are used in a wide variety of applications, including food and beverage filtration, water treatment, construction materials such as acoustical tiles, horticulture irrigation, functional additives for coatings, fire retardant coatings and many more. Our brands, including SPV, Dicaperl, Chemrock Cryogenics and Microlite are well established.

Broad Function:

Packages expanded products in bulk/semi-bulk configurations, packages product, mixes products and packages into paper bags, hand loads finished product (paper bags) onto truck trailers and other assigned tasks of a general labor nature. Team Member will also be required to perform a variety of cross-functional core tasks to provide backup support for other production team employees.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Packages expanded products based on production schedule.
• Packages products based on production schedule.
• Operate Forklifts to move, load, unload products.
• Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage during transit based on loading sheets.
• Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated areas.
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units moved, handled, and produced on appropriate daily sheets.
• Daily housekeeping of assigned area
• Recognize hazards associated with this job and take appropriate action to avoid accidents.
• Comprehend material safety data sheets (MSDS) and hazardous material identification system (HMIS) for products and raw materials.
• Safely work in temperature extremes (20 F to 115 F).
• Understand and follow instructions for the proper operation of equipment and safety precautions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diplomas or GED, preferred.
• Valid driver's license
• Forklift experience preferred but not necessary
• Ability to follow directions both verbal and written.
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Ability to use units of weight, measurement, and volume.

Working Conditions:

• Indoor and outdoor environments, moderate to loud noise levels.
• Standing for long periods on concrete or other hard surfaces.
• Work performed primarily in manufacturing and processing site.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, squatting and climbing.
• Frequent use of hands for simple grasping, pushing, pulling, manipulating tools/objects.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. regularly and frequently lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. Dicalite Management Group, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending