Plant Operator

PF Holdings; Brownlee (LA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

PF Holdings, including Alpine Silica, operates a plant in the United States and seeks a Plant Operator to run production equipment and perform general labor. The role emphasizes following directions, maintaining safety, and supporting maintenance tasks in a manufacturing environment.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and 1–2 years of manual labor experience. English communication is required, and work involves outdoor plant conditions and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years general experience performing manual labor tasks (lifting, loading/unloading).
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Operate controls used in the production process or assist machine operators.
• Perform general labor such as plant clean-up.
• Follow directions and complete tasks in a timely manner with or without close supervision.
• Communicate with shift leads and Production Superintendent about malfunctions or irregularities.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance program and testing processes.
• Assist with plant maintenance and inspect for high wear and potential problems.
• Assist maintenance technicians with routine maintenance and repairs (greasing, rollers, bearings, belt splices).
• Training belts for proper tracking and other tasks assigned by Lead Plant Operator or Production Superintendent.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Manual labor

English communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Alpine Silica, a PF Holdings company based in Willow Park, TX, operates advanced facilities in key U.S. oil and gas regions like Haynesville, Eagle Ford, and Permian Basins. It produces frac sand and provides in-basin solutions to enhance efficiency for top oil and gas producers.

At PF Holdings, Our portfolio of established and dependable companies reliably operate efficiently and effectively, driving innovation and commercial success for the future, for the benefit of industry, our clients, and the world.

The Plant Operator is responsible for operating machinery, performing general labor such as plant clean-up.

Responsibilities:

Operate controls used in the production process or assist machine operators.

Performing general labor such as plant clean-up.

Ability to follow direction and complete tasks in a timely manner with or without close supervision.

Communicate with shift leads and Production Superintendent as to any process malfunctions or irregularities.

Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance program and testing processes as required by the QA program and procedures.

Assist with plant maintenance and inspect for high wear and potential problems.

Assist maintenance technicians in performing routine maintenance and repairs such as greasing, changing rollers, bearings, and belt splices.

Normal task may include but are not limited to cleaning spilled sand from under tail pulleys or high build up areas, training belts for proper tracking, changing screens, maintaining polymer batching systems, and any other task assigned by Lead Plant Operator or Production Superintendent.

Performs other related duties as required.

Other Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required.

One (1) - two (2) years general experience performing manual labor tasks such as lifting and moving materials, loading, and unloading trucks, digging, and filling holes, light mechanical, and light equipment.

Must be able to communicate effectively in English, using both written and spoken forms of communication.

Mental and Physical Requirements:

Able to read, speak and write English.

Regularly required to lift, carry, push, and pull 50 lbs. or more.

Work performed in a plant environment. Exposure to inclement weather as most work will be performed outside.

Safety glasses, hard hat and steel toe boots must be worn at all times.

Auditory and fall protection applicable when required.

Sensitive to confidential information.

Must work independently and as a member of a team.

This job should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not make employment decisions based on a person’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.