Production Operator

Sibelco Group; Silivri; On-site; TRY 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibelco is seeking a Production Operator at Alipasa Tesis to operate and monitor installations, ensuring output meets specifications and adheres to safety procedures.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or equivalent and have experience in a similar role, with technical English for reading and comprehension. This permanent, on-site position offers stability in a global minerals company focused on safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Lower degree in high school or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a similar role.
• Technical English—read and comprehend.

Responsibilities

• Operate and adjust installations according to procedures and policies to ensure production of (semi‑)finished products to specifications.
• Fix alerts and monitor equipment to prevent unplanned downtime.
• Perform multiple quality checks on products to meet process requirements.
• Identify non-conformities and coordinate with team to ensure product quality.
• Control production output of each installation and support maintenance activities as needed.
• Enter production data into the IT systems and maintain safety practices.

Skills

Technical English

Education

Lower degree in high school or equivalent

Experience in a similar role

Job description

Production Operator

Location:

Alipasa Tesis

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.
For over 150 years, we've been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we're proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We're looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you're seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

Job Description:

Role Purpose:

• Ensure the installations perform the desired operation(s) according to the existing procedures and policies as well as monitor the installations in order to guarantee the delivery of a (semi-)finished product in accordance with the specifications

Responsibilities:

• Handle and adjust the installations according to the existing procedures and policies. Serves pumps, open and closes taps, etc
• Fixes alerts
• Analyse and perform multiple quality checks of the respective products in order to meet the requirements of the process
• Identify non-conformities throughout the production process and address other employees to ensure qualitative products
• Control the amount of products produced by an installation
• Carry out auxiliary tasks to the production process, according to the orientations of the procedures and their superiors
• Performs small maintenance activities and assists the maintenance technicians as well as electricians in large maintenance activities
• Works in conjunction with weighbridge operators, bagging operators etc when needed to ensure continuous production
• Put all relevant production data into the required IT system
• Ensure the use of personal protective equipment and take responsibility for its safekeeping and conservation as provided in the safety policy manual

About you:

• Lower degree in high school or equivalent by experience
• Prior experience in a similar role
• Technical English - Read and comprehend

Employee Type:

Permanent

Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace - it's a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here's what you can look forward to when you join our team:

• Meet Our People: Careers
• Learn About Our Recruitment Process: Learn More
• Discover Our Sustainability Goals: Sibelco priorities

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.