Operator

Sibelco Group; Spruce Pine (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibelco is seeking a Production Operator at SP Crystal to ensure installations operate according to procedures and deliver (semi-) finished products that meet specifications.

You will handle equipment, perform quality checks, address non-conformities, and support maintenance while coordinating with weighbridge and bagging operators to sustain continuous production. This role requires a high school diploma and technical English competence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Handle and adjust installations according to procedures and policies; monitor delivery of (semi-) finished products.
• Fix alerts and perform quality checks on products to meet process requirements.
• Identify non-conformities and coordinate with other staff to ensure quality.
• Control production quantities per installation.
• Carry out auxiliary tasks and support maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with weighbridge and bagging operators to maintain production.
• Enter production data into the IT system.
• Wear and manage PPE per safety policy.

Skills

Technical English

Experience in a similar role

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

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.