Packing Technician I: Precision, Safety & Efficiency

U.S.-Silica; Lovelock (NV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S.-Silica seeks a Packing Tech 1 to ensure bags are packed, labeled, and prepared for shipping in line with safety and quality standards. You will calibrate weights, set packaging controls, and collect samples from production areas.

Responsibilities include loading bulk hopper cars, operating palletizing equipment, repeating accurate weight checks, and documenting packing logs. The role requires outdoor work, forklift operation, and strict adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate equipment and use hand tools safely.
• Outdoor work in all seasonal conditions; climb stairs and ladders; work from elevated platforms.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Strong safety record.

Responsibilities

• Bag, label, and prepare products for shipping.
• Perform general plant and workstation housekeeping and waste handling.
• Pack bags to required weights; troubleshoot packaging equipment.
• Set target weights and calibration using test weights; perform weight checks.
• Collect samples from packaging/production areas as required.
• Handle bulk bag filling, weighing, sampling, and weight verification.
• Load and sample bulk hopper cars.
• Operate palletizing equipment; set layers and bag patterns; follow LOTOTO procedures.
• Program production codes and lot information into inkjet systems.
• Assist Lead Packer with creating stickers, tagging bags, and warehousing products.
• Operate Barcom scanning equipment and complete re-warehousing transactions.
• Conduct mobile equipment inspections and safely use propane filling station for applicable equipment.
• Complete required documentation (weight reports, sample cards, re-warehousing forms, packing logs).
• Read and follow work instructions; identify bag types, labels, weights, and packaging requirements.
• Identify pallet types required by the plant; stamp or label bags before warehousing finished products.
• Cross-train to provide coverage when needed; operate propane-powered floor sweeper for housekeeping.
• Perform general plant cleanup and groundskeeping (trash/weed removal).
• Use designated cleaning equipment (fire hoses) to clean processing areas.
• Operate plant equipment such as dump trucks, Bobcats, and vacuum trucks as needed; forklift use for production support.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

U.S.-Silica seeks a Packing Tech 1 to ensure bags are packed, labeled, and prepared for shipping in line with safety and quality standards. You will calibrate weights, set packaging controls, and collect samples from production areas.

Responsibilities include loading bulk hopper cars, operating palletizing equipment, repeating accurate weight checks, and documenting packing logs. The role requires outdoor work, forklift operation, and strict adherence to safety protocols.