Operator

Sibelco; Crystal (MN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibelco is seeking an Operator at the Crystal site to ensure installations operate per procedures and deliver the specified (semi-)finished product. You will monitor, adjust, and support maintenance activities while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and prior similar-role experience, with strong technical English. This permanent role offers growth within a collaborative team focused on sustainability and reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in technical English reading and comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Handle and adjust installations according to procedures and policies.
• Operate pumps, open/close taps, and manage equipment as needed.
• Fix alerts and respond to production issues.
• Test and inspect products to meet process specifications and quality.
• Identify non-conformities and coordinate with others to ensure quality.
• Monitor production output from each installation.
• Perform auxiliary production tasks as directed by supervisors.
• Assist maintenance technicians and electricians with maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with weighbridge and bagging operators to ensure continuous production.
• Enter production data into the required IT system.
• Use PPE and ensure its safekeeping per safety policy.

Skills

Technical English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Operator Location: SP Crystal

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.

• 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:

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

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