Plant Operations/Equipment Operator

Farmer Holding Company; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

Capital Sand Company in Jefferson City, MO seeks a Plant Operator to run sand processing equipment at our Jefferson City plant. This full-time role includes operating heavy machinery, basic maintenance, and adherence to safety policies.

You will perform pre-shift inspections, participate in safety trainings, and assist with equipment performance improvements. Applicants should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in all weather, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand the English language.
• Pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screen, and background check required.
• Lift/move up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate sand and gravel processing equipment.
• Perform general maintenance on processing equipment and keep maintenance logs.
• Safely operate front-end loader, excavator, haul truck, and water truck.
• Perform pre-shift inspections of heavy equipment and processing equipment.
• Participate in safety training, drills, and meetings to ensure crew safety.
• Observe and comply with company safety policies and procedures.
• Suggest corrective actions to improve plant and equipment performance.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

English literacy

Education

MSHA training

Tools

MSHA knowledge

Welding

Mechanical experience

Job description

Job Details:

Job Details: Job Location: Capital Sand Company - MO - Jefferson City, MO 65101, Position Type: Full Time, Capital Sand Company is looking to fill an Plant Operator position located at our Jefferson City, Missouri sand plant.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate sand and gravel processing equipment.
• Perform general maintenance on processing equipment, replacing bearings, replacing conveyor idlers, splicing conveyor belts, cutting, welding, fabrication, ect.
• Safely operate front-end loader, excavator, haul truck, and water truck.
• Perform general maintenance of heavy equipment; greasing, changing cutting edges, changing oil, maintaining maintenance logs, ect.
• Perform pre-shift inspections of heavy equipment and processing equipment.
• Participates in safety training, drills, and meetings to ensure overall equipment and crew safety.
• Observe and comply with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Suggest corrective action to improve plant and equipment performance and assist with implementation.
• Work in a constate state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending over, climbing, reaching overhead, kneeling, balancing, pushing, or pulling, talking/communication, repetitive use of legs, lifting up to 50 lbs., carrying up to 75 lbs.
• Performs other duties as directed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of the practices and techniques applied to the safe operation of heavy equipment, including record keeping of equipment.
• Lift/Move up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license (preferred)
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be willing to work overtime.
• Ability to read and understand the English language.
• Not afraid of working on/around water.
• Training or working knowledge of MSHA is a plus.
• Welding experience is a plus.
• Mechanical experience is a plus.
• Some travel is required.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. We offer competitive wages and great employee benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan, life insurance, and short and long-term disability.

EEO/Employer/Vet/Disabled

Capital will give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.