SUMMARY:

The Sand Plant Operator is responsible for all phases of safe, efficient plant operation and maintenance.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Operates computerized control panel to produce sand to specification. Works inside an enclosed control house to oversee processes. 
• Supervises plant employees, production and distribution of product.
• Communicates with drivers via radio.
• Troubleshoots and communicates problems with ground crew.
• Assists with machine maintenance and repairs.
• Understands and implements Safety, Health, and Environmental policies and regulations.
• Works with QC/QA Lab personnel to insure that sand is produced to job specification.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• May perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Computer skills and basic knowledge of computer operation are required, with ability to learn plant control systems.
• Previous sand and/or aggregate production experience is strongly preferred.
• Must have the ability to interpret and apply verbal and/or written instructions in English.
• Must have good depth perception and coordination to operate machine controls.
• If required to drive, must have a valid driver’s license and be able to be qualified as a company driver.
• RK Hall, LLC conducts post-conditional offer background check, fitness for duty evaluation, and pre-employment drug testing.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

• Demonstrates good performance, safety and attendance.
• Demonstrates proper lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling techniques.
• Demonstrates a willingness to work overtime and weekends/holidays.
• Demonstrates ability to work and communicate well with Supervisors and other employees.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, without direct supervision. Provides guidance, leadership, and training to other employees.
• Demonstrates the ability to conform to and maintain MSHA, OSHA, DOT and all other company or state rules and regulations.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• Demonstrates the willingness to learn and work a variety of job tasks.
• Demonstrates the ability to report employees time correctly.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Individuals wear personal protective equipment in designated operations and production areas as required by OSHA and/or MSHA and company policy.  Protective equipment that may be required for this position includes, but is not limited to:  Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, High Visibility Safety Apparel, Fall Protection, Gloves, Hearing Protection as needed, Padlocks for Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection as needed,  Safety (hard toe) Shoes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance at elevations above ground level using fall protection / fall arrest PPE.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

 This position requires an employee to lift:

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to existing weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

BENEFITS
    Medical Insurance
    Dental Insurance
    Vision Insurance
    Life Insurance
    Disability Insurance

    401(k) plan with company match